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Hypoxanthine Phosphoribosyltransferase - Erythrocyte

Source Blood
 
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: HGPRT
   
Specimen Requirements 1 x 4 mL dark green top sodium heparin tubes, NOT PST.

Minimum 3 mL whole blood
 
Specimen Handling

Do NOT centrifuge; send whole blood. Do NOT transfer to a secondary container.
Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.

PSC:
Transport whole blood on ice to DSC.

RRL:
Transport whole blood on ice to ACH.

Extra-regional: 
Call ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab (403-955-7379) for instructions prior to collection.


Sample MUST arrive at ACH Biochemical Genetics before 14:00.
   

Additional Information  
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Bimonthly
 
Alternate Name(s) HGPRT; HPRT
Reference Interval Provided on test report