Sample type: CSF

Test name: Neurotransmitters a.k.a. pterins, CSF Neurotransmitters, pyridoxal phosphate

Condition / Indication: Investigation of neonatal or infantile seizures

Special precautions & notes: Please telephone (0117 4148346) in advance to arrange for a member of lab staff to attend the lumbar puncture. Samples need to be frozen immediately in liquid nitrogen at the bedside. Please complete attached referral laboratory request form below.

Reference range: Reference ranges quoted on report provided by referral laboratory.

Container: Special collection tubes. Please contact the laboratory.

Ideal volume (mL): see notes

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Section: Metabolic Biochemistry

Turnaround time: 4 - 6 weeks

Referral location: Neurometabolic Unit, 6th Floor, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square House, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG