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HelpTest Code 01281 Amino Acid, quantitative, CSF
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile vial clean plastic container
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Place specimen in ice and send to laboratory immediately.
2. Paired plasma amino acid must be taken within 1 hr of LP if non-ketotic hyperglycinemia is suspected. Order test in separate accession.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | Not available |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Methodology
Ion-exchange Chromatography
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days
Reference Interval
The age-related reference interval will be provided on the report.
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Basement 1, Children’s Tower
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
63948728
Useful For
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, in particular nonketotic hyperglycinemia and serine biosynthesis defects, especially when used in conjunction with concomitantly drawn plasma specimens.
Service Code
31926
Update
Last updated 25/11/2024