Xanthine

Diagnostic Use

To detect inborn errors of metabolism including Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency, Xanthine Oxidase Deficiency, Xanthine dehydrogenase Deficiency.

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

WMET

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds

Frozen (preferred) 416 days

Synonyms

Urine tandem Mass Spectrometry

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

4550

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Please note any medication

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Test Method

Tandem mass spectrometry screen

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

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