Oligosaccharides

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry (referred)

Requirement:

  • Spot urine (universal container)

 

Turnaround Time:

6 - 8 weeks

Background:

Investigation of inherited metabolic disease in paediatric patients

Urine sample must be sufficiently concentrated and negative for nitrates for analysis.

Other Comments:

Analysed at Department of Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Whittal Street, Birmingham, B4 6DH

Interpretive comments will be provided by the referral laboratory.