Tryptophan pyrrolase metabolites *

Description / Indication

The analysis of Tryptophan metabolites of the pyrrolase route. The following metabolites are measured: Tryptophan, Kynurenine, OH-Kynurenine, Kynurenine acid, Anthranilic acid, OH-Anthranilic acid, Xanthurenic acid and Quinolinic acid.

Method

LC-MS/MS

TAT

On request

Price

On request

Materials:


Plasma

  • Amount: 250 µl.
  • Conditions: Dry ice.
  • Specifics: EDTA plasma (preferred material), heparin plasma also suitable.

Erythrocytes

  • Amount: 2 ml of whole blood.
  • Conditions: Room temperature.
  • Specifics: Sample must arrive at our lab within 48 hours.

* Note: This test is not covered by the ISO15189 accreditation of the laboratory.