White Cell Cystine
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement:
10 mL required
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background:
Monitoring and diagnosis of cystinosis
Please contact the Duty Biochemist at least 24 hours before taking samples
Samples must be transported immediately to the referral laboratory for analysis, thus prior arrangement with the local laboratory is essential.
Please note: at least 10 mL Lithium Heparin blood is required for testing
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.