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White Cell Enzymes

EDTA

TestWhite Cell Enzymes
Common AbbreviationsWCE
ProfileNA
Tube typeEDTA
Clinical IndicationInvestigation of lysosomal storage disorders
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typeEDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume5mL
Special PrecautionsSamples must be received by referral laboratory within 72h of collection, therefore samples for this test should only be taken Monday - Wednesday to prevent delays in postage/receipt over the weekend
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time3 weeks
LaboratoryWillink Unit St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL 0161 701 2143
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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