Hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyl transferase

Diagnostic Use

Screening for inborn error of metabolism (Lesch Nyhan) or partial enzyme block causing urate lithiosis

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

SENB

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

to be entered

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

Referred to St Thomas London

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