Methaemoglobin Reductase Assay
- Description
- Deficiency can be cause of Methaemoglobinaemia
- Reference range
11.5 – 26.9 IU/g Hb
- Synonyms
NADH-methaemoglobin reductase, cytochrome b5 reductase, NADH-diaphorase
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Blood Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Red Cell
- Sample type and volume required
Minimum 1 ml EDTA blood. It is recommended a FBC is performed and results sent with sample for interpretive purposes.
- Special sample instructions
Blood transfusion within the last four months will affect results. Any red cell transfusion given must be declared on the request form.
Raised reticulocyte levels and/or raised WBC levels may affect assay.
- Turnaround time
10 working days
- Cost
Please contact Business Development for pricing enquiries
- Contacts
Specialist Red Cell Laboratory
Phone – 020 4591 0045
Synnovis Hub
Floor 2
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NZ