Succinylacetone

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

SUCC

Referral code

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Test information

Used in investigations of Tyrosinaemia type-1

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Contact laboratory if analysis required urgently

Reference range

See report

Tube type

Tube type info

Lithium heparin (adult – green topped, paediatric – orange top)

Special requirements

Separate and aliquot plasma. Store in fridge prior to sending to BCH

Minimum volume

500 ul

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

Referral lab

Birmingham Children's Hospital