7-Dehydrocholesterol

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

DECH

Referral code

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Test information

For diagnosis of Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome. Deficiencies associated with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome which can present as severe metabolic acidosis

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Li Hep or plain

Special requirements

Plasma or serum

Minimum volume

500uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital