Purine/pyrimidine screen (plasma)

Description: 
Detection of abnormal purine metabolites in plasma. ADSL, TP deficiency (MNGIE), low urate, high urate.
Clinical details: 
ADSL, TP deficiency (MNGIE), low urate, high urate.
Related condition or disease: 
Metabolite screen for inherited defects of purine or pyrimidine metabolism.
Reference range: 

Please contact the laboratory to discuss

Department: 
Biochemical Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
2 - 5 mL plasma
Turnaround time: 
3 weeks
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
to lab within 3 days/1st class post
Contacts:
Purine Research Laboratory at St Thomas'
020 7188 1266
St Thomas’ Hospital
North Wing - 4th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Purine Research Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 15/12/2015