Pathology Handbook

New search

Alternative Names:

CSF Pteridines (Biopterin) (as part of Phenylalanine Challenge Test)
Primapterin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CSFBIOPTERIN

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

See Under Collection Instructions

Adults Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

CSF Microtube

Collected as part of Phenylalanine challenge protocol

Sets of five CSF microtubes can be collected from the Chemical Pathology Registrar (stored in their office, on shelf in box marked "CSF Microtubes).

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Microtubes must be collected onto Ice slurry and delivered immediately to specimen reception.

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Additional Notes:

Only approved as part of a Phenylalanine Challenge Test performed by the Movement disorders team.

Contact at Children's Hospital Westmead is:

Dr Sushil Bandodkar

Ph: (02) 9845 3289 Fax: (02)9845 3332