Amino acids (CSF)

Test information: Investigation of a possible inborn error of metabolism as a cause of epilepsy, Non-Ketotic Hyperglycinaemia. CSF glycine and serine are measured, and reported along with a ratio to the blood levels. A paired request for blood amino acids is essential.

Specimen Type(s)

• Cerebrospinal fluid;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

At least 25ul.

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Please request blood amino acids, with the sample to be taken at the same time.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See the report.

UKAS number

8071

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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