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Homocystinuria Monitoring
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General
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Clinical Use:
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At home monitoring of drug and dietary therapy for homocystinuria (HCU) by dried bloodspot sample. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Code:
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HCU |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient once dried in sample sleeve and addressed envelope. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Dried Blood Spot Card (DBS), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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One spot. Turn card over to ensure blood has soaked through. |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collected by finger prick at home. Dried for a minimum 4 hours prior to placing in sample sleeve and addressed envelope.
For collection at collection centres, use codes PAA (Plasma Amino Acids) and HCY (Homocysteine). |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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One spot. Turn card over to ensure blood has soaked through. |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient once dried in sample sleeve and addressed envelope. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Newborn Screening |
Biochemical Genetics Unit |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4153 |
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Last Updated : 19-11-2025 17:11 |