Biopterin

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

BIOP

Referral code

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Test information

This is measured as a follow up to a positive PKU. It is generated by the Children’s Hospital on a plasma phenylalanine sample.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Guthrie blood spot

Special requirements

Blood spot

Minimum volume

4x10mm BS

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