| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
DIHYDROPTERIDINE REDUCTASE (DHPR) - (BLOOD SPOT)
Test Code:
MIS8
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| Clinical Information: |
Test is required for new PKU patients.
For additional information, see: London Health Sciences Centre Laboratory Test Information Guide
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| Collection Devices: |
ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE: Whole Blood samples must be shipped within 4 hours to HSC.
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood collected on a PKU card. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be sent.
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| More Information: |
Send specimen to HSC Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics Lab MS551.
Ensure that the blood card has been thoroughly air-dried. This is an enzyme assay - send to CPRI immediately. Address: Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) Biochemical Genetics Laboratory 600 Sanatorium Road London ON N6H 3W7 Tel: 519-858-2774 ext 2211 Fax: 519-858-3913 XDHBR |