Glycosaminoglycan Screen
Overview
A metabolic disorder results when an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of our food is defective which results in compounds, also known as metabolites, accumulating in blood or urine. Incorrect metabolism means your body might have too much or too little of a metabolite which can have detrimental impacts on normal growth and development.
Category
Cost
$250
Reporting time
28 days
Contacts
Mary Eggington/Ava Mishra
Phone: (03) 8341 6355
Specimen Requirements
At least 10 ml of urine (early morning specimen preferred). Freeze for storage and transport.
Notes
Dilute urines may yield uninterpretable profiles. Early morning samples are preferred.