Lysosphingomyelin -509 Pl

Diagnostic Use

Lysosphingomyelin 509 has replaced Oxysterol/ Cholestanetriol for screening Niemann-Pick C Disease

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

SENB

Synonyms

cholestanetriol now Lysosphing
Niemann-Pick C plasma test
Oxysterol replaced with Lysosp

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Test Method

tandem MS

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

Referred to SA Pathology at Adelaide Women and Children's Hospital

Plasma test for Niemann-Pick C

Contact Information

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