PKU monitoring

Referred to Biochemical Sciences, Synnovis Hub, London SE1 8NZ
 

Alternative names, keywords

Phenylketonuria monitoring, phenylalanine and tyrosine blood spots

Samples required

2 dried blood spots on newborn screening "Guthrie" card.

Samples are usually sent direct to the monitoring service by clinical teams or patient/ carer, and not via laboratory.

Test indications

PKU monitoring.

Reference range

See report.

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes same day turnaround, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)