Investigation Name:Cystine – Urine

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:umol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:17 working days from lab dispatch

Test Code:UCYS

Sample Type:

Collection Conditions / Other Information:1. LAB INSTRUCTIONS for 24h urine collection: Put through to lab first to take an aliquot of urine, then sample is sent away. FREEZE IF STORED. Does not need to be transported frozen.
2. LAB INSTRUCTIONS for 'random' (usually early morning sample): send sample to BCH. FREEZE IF STORED. Does not need to be transported frozen.

Reference Laboratory Details:Biomedical Genetics, Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, B'ham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Whittal Street,BHAM B4 6DH Tel: 0121 33 9942

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Contact Number:01902 307999 ext 88266