Steroid sulphatase assay on cultured lymphoctes for
detection of X-linked icthyosis is available from:
Dr. Alan Cooper
Wilink Laboratory
Pendulbury
Manchester M27 4HA
Tel: 0161 727 2137
--- Ian Holbrook <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> One of our Dermatologist has a male patient with
> suspected ichthyosis
> vulgaris. She suspects that this may be an X-linked
> ichthyosis (aka
> Kallmann's or Rud's syndrome) because of the family
> history. Apparently
> these patients have raised serum cholesterol
> sulphate which can be detected
> on lipoprotein electrophoresis in a "few centres in
> the UK". Apparently the
> changes can be subtle and an experienced eye is
> needed.
> I have looked on Assay Finder but can find no
> mention of this assay.
> Can anyone help?
> Many thanks.
>
>
> Ian Holbrook
> Department of Chemical Pathology
> York District Hospital
> Wigginton Road
> YORK YO31 8HE
> UK
>
>
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Dr. M A Al-Jubouri
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Whiston Hospital
Prescot
Merseyside L35 5DR
UK
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