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Amino acids: CSF
EPIC
CSF Amino Acids
Section
Chemical Pathology - Metabolic
Clinical indications
Diagnosis of non-ketotic hypergycinaemia or serine biosynthesis disorders. Paired plasma amino acid specimen required
Specimen requirement
0.2ml clear CSF
Dispatch and handling instructions
Freeze immediately. Send frozen. Bloodstained samples unsuitable
Turnaround time
1 to 2 weeks
Synonym
CAA, CSF AA, CSF glycine
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes