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Urine AASA (α-aminoadipic semialdehyde)

Urine AASA (α-aminoadipic semialdehyde)

Can be helpful in the diagnosis of pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) responsive seizures.

Tube 08 (UR) - Urine
ID Tests&Tubes0262
Additional Information Send fresh urine straight to lab. For enquires regarding test, contact Robert Barski.
Turn Around Turnaround time > 1 month.
Send to Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to Institute of Child Health, UCL, London)
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Collection Con Minimum volume 1 mL. Instructions to lab: sample should be frozen as soon as possible (acceptable up to 16h after collection). Send by courier on dry ice Mon / Tue / Wed. Do not send if University lab likely to be closed e.g. Bank Holidays.
Sample REQ Urine
Ref. Range Notes Interpretation will be provided on the report.
Telepath AASA1R & SA1R