Methionine Monitoring

Description: 
Tandem mass spectrometric analysis

This test is not currently included in the laboratory's UKAS scope of accreditation to ISO15189
Clinical details: 
For monitoring patients with known inherited metabolic disease, specifically homocystinuria.
Related condition or disease: 
Homocystinuria
Synonyms or keywords: 
HCU, Homocysteine, Methionine, Metabolic, Monitoring
Units: 
µmol/L
Department: 
Reference Services
Location: 
Blackfriars Hub
Sample type and Volume required: 
Bloodspot card. Two spots > 7mm in diameter. Blood must be soaked through & not multi-spotted.
Turnaround time: 
5 working days
Special sample instructions: 

Please include the clinical details with the request form for appropriate interpretation of results. Samples should be received into the laboratory within 14 days of collection. Any samples which are received >14 days of collection will be rejected.

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Send via first class post
Contacts:
Regional Newborn Screening Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub
020 4591 0050
South East Thames Newborn Screening Laboratory
1st Floor
Synnovis Hub
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NZ
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Regional Newborn Screening Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub

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Last updated: 16/06/2026