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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Glycine CSF

Synonyms

Amino Acids

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

0.5ml
Must be void of blood. If the CSF appears blood stained ensure Microbiology does a cell count before sending.

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

1 - 2 weeks

Reference interval

Consult Laboratory Report

Additional Information

Taken in conjunction with plasma glycine to provide Glycine:CSF Glycine ratio to exclude Non Ketotic Hyperglycinaemia (NKH).

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Frozen on dry ice.

Electronic Information

Registration Code

AMINC