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Laboratory Medicine

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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
Notes
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Maternity access at York Hospital - Saturday 22 February

On Saturday 22 February, 8am-6pm, there will be a temporary change of vehicle access to the maternity unit at York Hospital. Access via entrance 2 will be closed to allow essential works to be completed. 

If you are attending the maternity unit at York on this day, please drive in via the entrance for A&E (marked blue light priority).

The multi-storey car park will not be affected by this change, and any non-urgent visitors should continue to park in this area.