Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
To screen for inborn errors of metabolism characterised by specific enzyme deficiency and pathological increase in mucopolysaccharide/ oligosaccharide concentrations in the urine.
Positive results are confirmed by enzyme analysis in leucocytes
Specimen container paediatric:
Random urine sample
Specimen container adult:
Random urine sample
Minimum volume paediatric:
10 mL urine
Minimum volume adult:
10 mL urine
Sample stability:
Store sample at -20oC
Transport requirements:
First class post
Interpretation:
Interpretation provided on report from referral laboratory
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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