Sulphocysteine
Description:
Urinary sulphocysteine is measured by tandem mass spectrometry and is elevated in MOCOD and isolated sulphite oxidase deficiency.
Clinical details:
Refractory seizures.
Reference range:
<10
Units:
μmol/ mmolCr
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
2 - 5 mL random urine Universal container (thymol crystals or fresh)
Turnaround time:
3 weeks
Storage and transport:
Freeze on receipt and send on ice to arrive at the Synnovis laboratory frozen.
Contacts:
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory:
Last updated: 27/06/2025
