Sulphocysteine

Description: 
Urinary sulphocysteine is measured by tandem mass spectrometry and is elevated in MOCOD and isolated sulphite oxidase deficiency.
Clinical details: 
Refractory seizures.
Related condition or disease: 
MOCOD, isolated sulphite oxidase deficiency.
Reference range: 

<10

Units: 
μmol/ mmolCr
Department: 
Biochemical Sciences Department
Location: 
Blackfriars Hub
Sample type and Volume required: 
2 - 5 mL random urine Universal container (thymol crystals or fresh)
Turnaround time: 
3 weeks
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Freeze on receipt and send on ice to arrive at the Synnovis laboratory frozen.
Contacts:
Inherited Metabolic Diseases Unit at Blackfriars Hub
07592 502653
Reference Chemistry, 1st Floor Blackfriars Hub
Friars Bridge Court
Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NZ
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Reference Chemistry at the Blackfriar's Hub

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Last updated: 27/06/2025