Fetal and neonatal hydrops screen
Description:
Combination of GAG 2D electrophoresis and fluorimetric enzyme assays in amniotic fluid supernatant. Combination of fluorimetric & radiolabelled enzyme assays and Filipin staining (for NPC) in cultured cells.
Reference range:
Contact laboratory
Synonyms or keywords:
Fetal neonatal hydrops, amniotic fluid, glycosaminoglycans (electrophoresis), ß-glucuronidase, ß-galactosidase, N-acetylgalactosamine 6-sulphatase, neuraminidase, sphingomyelinase, acid esterase, lysosomal acid lipase, α-iduronidase, β-glucosidase, filipin
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Cultured cells, some assays on amniotic fluid supernatant
Call in advance:
Yes
Turnaround time:
Please enquire
Storage and transport:
Preliminary results can be reported at any stage as required
Contacts:
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at Guy's Hospital
Genetics Department
Tower Wing - 5th Floor
Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
T: 020 7188 2591/2592
F: 020 7188 7275
E: ViapathBiochemicalGenetics@gstt.nhs.uk
Tower Wing - 5th Floor
Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
T: 020 7188 2591/2592
F: 020 7188 7275
E: ViapathBiochemicalGenetics@gstt.nhs.uk
Laboratory:
Last updated: 20/11/2019