Sulphocysteine
Description:
Urinary sulphocysteine is measured by tandem mass spectrometry and is elevated in MOCOD and isolated sulphite oxidase deficiency.
Clinical details:
Refractory seizures.
Reference range:
<10
Units:
μmol/ mmolCr
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
2 - 5 mL random urine Universal container (thymol crystals or fresh)
Turnaround time:
3 weeks
Storage and transport:
Freeze on receipt and send on ice to arrive at the Synnovis laboratory frozen.
Contacts:
Purine Research Laboratory at St Thomas'
020 7188 1266
St Thomas’ Hospital
North Wing - 4th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
North Wing - 4th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Laboratory:
Last updated: 08/08/2023