Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Investigation of lysosomal storage disorders
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Sample stability:
Whole blood at RT
Plasma at -20oC
Other Info:
Referral Laboratory: Willink Unit Genetic Medicine, 6th Floor, Pod 1 St Mary’s Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL