2 working days
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday
Detects elevated levels of suinylacetone in dried blood spots. It is a critical marker for tyrosinemia type I, a metabolic disorder caused by deficiency of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase. Early detection through newborn screening enables prompt treatment to prevent liver failure, renal dysfunction, and neurological crises
Dried Blood Spot
At least 2 DBS circles (1 cm diameter each) should be filled with free-flowing blood
Approved filter paper collection cards provided by NRL
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
The blood should be collected on 903 filter Paper (preferred), or 226 filter paper (acceptable) and allowed to dry at room temperature for four hours. Keep the paper card horizontal (on flat surface) during drying.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Room Temperature | 2 days |