| Neurotransmitter Disorders, CSF | |||||
| Registration Code | SENB | ||||
| Method | |||||
| Synonyms | Pteridine GABA metabolism disorders HIAA HVA Tetrahydrobiopterin |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | Refer to comment | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Written Protocols |
CSF ANALYSIS IN METABOLIC DISORDERS | ||||
| Advanced Notice | Refer to comment | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Refer to comment | ||||
| Patient Sample | |||||
| Paediatric Sample | |||||
| Unacceptable Samples | |||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | |||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | Frozen (preferably -80°C for long term storage) | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | |||||
| When Analysed | Refer to comment | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 months | ||||
| Contact Details | Biochemistry-Paediatric Lab
| Interpretation
| Refer protocol
| Comments
| Advanced Notice: Must notify lab prior to collection of CSF - special tubes required.
| Patient Preparation: Avoid therapy with drugs affecting neurotransmitter turnover for 10 days prior to collection. When analysed: Sent to Clinical Biochemistry, Children's Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales. Transportation cost $190.00. Cost of test $50.00. |