We had a similar case several years ago, and I am fairly certain that
tests were performed on an acidified 24 hour urine collection due to
the rather volatile tertiary amines.
Samples were assayed by Dave Isherwood at Alderhey Hospital.
Hope that this is helpful.
Peter
Peter Howell
Head Biomedical Scientist - Non-Routine Biochemistry & NPT
Medical Biochemistry Department
Wrexham Maelor Hospital NHS Trust
WREXHAM
Tel : 01978 725252
Fax : 01978 366520
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Bartlett [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 22 October 1998 16:55
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Fish Odour Syndrome
We have had a patient suspected of suffering from fish odour syndrome.
Any
recommendations for the most appropriate biochemical tests for
confirmation
of the disorder? Does anyone have the appropriate methods up and
running for
the diagnosis?
Dr WA Bartlett
Consultant Clinical Scientist
Dept Clinical Biochemistry
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
45 Bordesley Green East
Birmingham B9 5SS
Tel: +44 (0) 121 766 6611 Ext 5461
Mobile: 0374 103338
Fax: 0121 766 6611
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