Description
Urine reducing substances is a screening test for inborn errors of carbohydrate metabolism. Positive results can be followed up by sugar chromatography.
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
Must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collection and frozen at -20�C.
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
2ml fresh random urine in a plain universal container.
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
1 - 2 weeks
Disease / group
Disorders of intestinal carbohydrate absorption, transportation or metabolism
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required