Description
Liver urea cycle enzymes
Also known as
ornithine carbamoyltransferase (OCT/OTC), carbomyl phosphate synthase (CPS), arginase, arginosuccinate lyase(ASL) and arginosuccinate synthase (ASS)
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
Please specify which urea cycle enzymes you would like us to measure on the form or ring (ext 2509) to discuss
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
Liver biopsy.Biopsy must be snap frozen IMMEDIATELY in liquid nitrogen.
Reference range
see report or contact laboratory
Turnaround time
60 days
Disease / group
urea cycle disorders
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required