Bloodspot Hereditary Tyrosinaemia Type 1 (HT1)

EPIC

BHT1

Section

Chemical Pathology - Newborn Screening

Clinical indications

Acute liver failure with the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma; renal tubular dysfunction, growth failure, and rickets; and neurologic crises

Specimen requirement

1 blood spots on Bloodspot Card

Dispatch and handling instructions

Allow blood spots to air-dry away from direct sunlight before placing in the glassine envelope - take care to avoid contamination. Send by first class post

Turnaround time

2 working days

Synonym

HT1

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

No