7-Dehydrocholesterol (Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome)

Clinical Chemistry

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Description

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Sample Type

Plasma, Lithium Heparin, minimum 1 mL venous blood. 10ml Amniotic fluid ( please contact SCH lab before collecting ).

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Turnaround Time

Within 2 weeks

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External Notes

Cholesterol and full sterol profile included. Suggest contact Duty Biochemist before requesting this test. Amniotic fluid can be used for prenatal diagnosis. Sheffield Children's Hospital laboratory MUST be contacted before specimen collection. Sent to: Department of Clinical Chemistry, Sheffield Children's Hospital

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