| Test: |
Branch Chain alpha keto acid dehydrogenase activity: Fibroblasts/Amniocytes |
| Alternate names: |
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| Description: |
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| Clinical: |
Maple Syrup Urine Disease |
| Methodology: |
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| Turn around time: |
2 months |
| Transit stability: |
to reach lab at room temp within 24 hours |
| Comments: |
in sterile culture medium |
| Sample: |
Skin biopsy 1 - 3 mm |
| Type: |
Biochemical analysis |
| Method: |
NOT GIVEN |
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| Consultant/scientist: |
Dr David Haarburger |
| Tel: |
021 4044449 |
| email: |
david.haarburger@uct.ac.za |
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| Contact for results: |
Dr David Haarburger |
| Tel: |
021 4044449 |
| email: |
david.haarburger@uct.ac.za |
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| Delivery address |
C17 NHLS Labs, NGSH, Observatory, 7925 |
| for samples: |
Cape Town |
