Qualitative Blood Spot Acylcarnitine Londen
| Purpose: |
To educate and assess the ability of laboratories to detect inherited disorders resulting in recognisable whole blood acylcarnitine profiles. |
| Scientific Expert: |
Mr. Charles Turner, e-mail: chas.turner@kcl.ac.uk |
| Scheme Organiser: |
Mr. Charles Turner, e-mail: chas.turner@kcl.ac.uk |
| Analytes: |
Dependent upon disorder. |
| Number of Specimens/Year: |
6 |
| Matrix of the Specimens: |
Dried blood spots on S&S903 filter paper. |
| Volume/Specimen: |
35-50 microlitre initial blood volume. |
| Number of Shipments/Year: |
2 |
| Submission of Results: |
By fax, post or e-mail. |
| Reports: |
By post - 2 times per year and annual report. |
| Certificate: |
Once per year . |
| Number of Participants: |
53 |
| Status of the Scheme: |
Operated (including pilot) since 2003. |
| Geographic Area: |
Worldwide. |
| Limitation Participation: |
None. |
| Cost/Year: |
256 EURO (2013) |
| How to subscribe: |
Dr. Sara Gardner, e-mail: admin@erndim.org |
| Annual report: |
Click here for the annual reports |
