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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Amino acids

Amino acids

Lithium Heparin

TestAmino acids
Common AbbreviationsAAS
ProfileNA
Tube type Lithium Heparin
Clinical IndicationDiagnosis and monitoring of inborn errors of amino acid metabolism.
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typePlasma
Minimum Volume0.2mL
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time10 days
LaboratorySt James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 5806
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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