Amino Acids (CSF)
Background:
Investigation of inherited metabolic disease in paediatric patients
Prior arrangement with Duty Biochemist is essential. Ideally, CSF samples should be frozen at the patient's bedside.
Send paired lithium heparin (green top) sample for blood amino acid 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.
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry (referred)
Requirement:
- CSF (plain bottle)
Turnaround Time:
6 - 8 weeks