Tissue Culture and Enzyme Assay

Clinical Chemistry

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Description

A wide range of assays are available to investigate a range of disorders such as those related to carnitine transport, fatty acid oxidation defects, and propionic acidaemia, using fibroblast cells from skin biopsies.

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Sample Type

Most enzyme assays are performed on cultured skin fibroblasts. These can be sent as either a skin biopsy or as cultured fibroblasts, but please contact laboratory to discuss before sending

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Turnaround Time

8 to 12 weeks for most assays

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External Notes

For more information contact Sheffield Children's Hospital Laboratory on (0114) 271 7267.

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Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.