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White Cell Enzymes

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry (referred)

Requirement:

  • EDTA (purple top)

10 mL required

 

Turnaround Time:

6 - 8 weeks

Background:

Investigation of lysosomal storage disorders

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 EDTA blood is required for testing

Other Comments:

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

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Interpretive comments will be provided by the referral laboratory.