| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
SUCCINYLACETONE, (BLOOD SPOT)
Test Code:
MISM
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| Clinical Information: |
Patients with Tyr 1 who are treated with diet and/or NTBC should have declining or normal values of blood spot succinylacetone. Normal levels may be seen in affected individuals undergoing treatment.
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| Collection Devices: |
1 Blood spot card (Mayo supply T493)
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| Specimen Required: | Blood Spot Card (5 spots). Minimum 1 spot. Let blood dry on the filter paper at room temperature in a horizontal position for 3 hours. Do not expose specimen to heat or direct sunlight. Do not stack wet specimens. Keep specimen dry. |
| Referral: |
See Specimen Required section.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Normal: < 5.0 μmol/L
An interpretive report will be provided. |
| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
Follow up testing for positive newborn screen for tyrosinemia type 1.
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