Glycine CSF
Amino Acids
0.5mlMust be void of blood. If the CSF appears blood stained ensure Microbiology does a cell count before sending.
Sendaway - Biochemistry
Referred to external laboratory.
1 - 2 weeks
Consult Laboratory Report
Taken in conjunction with plasma glycine to provide Glycine:CSF Glycine ratio to exclude Non Ketotic Hyperglycinaemia (NKH).
0.5 mL Frozen on dry ice.
AMINC
