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Bloodspot newborn screening - homocystinuria (pyridoxine unresponsive, HCU)
EPIC
Not applicable
Section
Chemical Pathology - Newborn Screening
Clinical indications
Learning difficulties, eye problems, osteoporosis, blood clots or strokes
Specimen requirement
10 blood spots on Newborn Bloodspot card is required to complete all Newborn screening
Dispatch and handling instructions
Allow blood spots to air-dry away from direct sunlight before placing in the glassine envelope - take care to avoid contamination. Send by first class post
Turnaround time
3 working days
Synonym
HCU
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes