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CSF Neurotransmitter
Tubes provided by referral laboratory
| Test | CSF Neurotransmitter |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | NA |
| Profile | Includes monoamine metabolites, pterins and vitamin B6 |
| Tube type | Tubes provided by referral laboratory |
| Clinical Indication | CSF neurotransmitters are diagnostic in a range of primary neurotransmitter disorders, including disorders of biogenic amine synthesis, metabolism, and transport. |
| Specimen Type | CSF |
| Sample type | CSF |
| Minimum Volume | See sample tube |
| Special Precautions | Samples should be collected into containers provided by the referral laboratory. Please contact the Duty Biochemist (01904 726366). |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 30 working days |
| Laboratory | Neurometabolic Unit The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Queen Square London WC1N 3BG 020 344 83818 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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