Referred to Department of Clinical Chemistry and Newborn Screening, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH
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Alternative names, keywords |
Trimethylamine, fish odour syndrome. |
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Samples required |
24h urine collection in acidified container is preferred, but a fresh random sample (10 mL requested) is accepted. Instructions for 24h urine collection available here or on UHSussex public site. It is recommended that before and/or during the collection the patient eats some choline-rich foods (e.g. eggs, liver, kidney, peas, beans, peanuts, soy products, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower). If trimethylaminuria is present then this will make the symptoms worse and the test results much clearer. |
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Test indications |
Investigation of suspected fish odour syndrome. |
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Reference range |
See report. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 6-8 weeks, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |