Also known as
white cell cystine
Request a test
To request this test please send sample with a request providing patient ID (three identifiers), specimen information, assay required, relevant clinical details and sender information. Before sending sample please read details on requesting and labelling by clicking on the link. Please also refer to any additional information provided for this test.
Additional information
If on treatment, when was the date and time of the last cysteamine dose?
Sending address
Chemical Pathology Reception
Level 1, Camelia Botnar Building
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Chemical Pathology
Sample requirements
minimum 2ml Lithium Heparin whole blood received at ambient temperature. Samples more than 24 hours old on reciept will be rejected.
Reference range
see report or contact laboratory
Turnaround time
60 days
Disease / group
Cystinosis testing or monitoring, Lysosomal storage disorder
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required