| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
SLOS AND STSD SCREEN - (U)
Test Code:
MIS8
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| Clinical Information: |
This test is generally performed after finding a low estriol on the maternal serum screening program. The urine test is useful to screen for possible SLOS (Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome) in the fetus, or STSD (Steroid Sulfatase deficiency).
For further information see: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 5.0 mL
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| Referral: |
Store and ship frozen in a plastic screw cap vial to HSC Chemistry for referral to Quest Diagnostics.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Test values, reference ranges and diagnostic ratios will accompany interpretation on report.
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
By prior arrangement only. The Quest Diagnostics SLO STS clinical information form must accompany the urine specimen.
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
1. Fax completed SLO_STS Clinical Information Summary to Quest to advise them that the sample is being shipped.
2. Ship frozen samples ASAP to: Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute 33608 Ortega Highway San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130 Phone: 1-800-642-4657 x 7858 (Biochemical Genetics) Fax: 1-949-728-4728 raynah.m.lobo@QuestDiagnostics.com |