Cystine (urine)
Used in the investigation and monitoring of cystinuria, a cause of renal stones.
| Tube | 24h Acid Urine (HCl) (see further information below regarding acceptable sample types) |
|---|---|
| ID | 29941 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Measured as part of a urine amino acid profile. |
| Turn Around | 14 days |
| Send to | Specialist Laboratory Medicine Block 46 St James hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 5 mL Instructions for lab: Send to Block 46. If storage required (overnight or over the weekend) store refrigerated at 2-8ºC. Please discuss with Biochemical Genetics lab prior to rejecting any samples. |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Acidified urine is the preferred sample type. If not possible, a non-acidified sample may be acceptable. If a 24 hour collection is not possible, a spot urine sample may be acceptable. |
| Ref. Range (Male) | 51 - 249 |
| Ref. Range (Female) | 45 - 250 |
| Units | µmol/ 24 hours |
| Telepath | Quantitative 24hr urine cystine: CYSX1J |
