Sample type: Plasma

Test name: Citrulline

Condition / Indication: For the investigation of intestinal failure and intestinal absorption. Requests accepted from gastroenterology or general surgery only.

Special precautions & notes: Fasting is NOT required before testing.

Reference range: 8-57 u/L

Container: Li Heparin (green top)

Ideal volume (mL): 1 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Referral location: Synnovis, Department of Biochemical Sciences, 4th Floor North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH