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        Purine/Pyrimidine Screen (Urine)

        Clinical Biochemistry

        Sample and container requirements

        Plain Spot Urine (thymol crystals or fresh)

        Minimum volume required

        2 mL urine

        Special requirements

        Store in fridge (short term) or freezer, can thaw in 1st class post.

        Patient preparation

        None

        Sample viability

        Turnaround time

        28 days

        Reference range

        Please refer to report for reference ranges.

        Clinical guidance

        Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://synlab.co.uk/test-database/purine-pyrimidine-screen/

        Notes

        Sent to Synnovis (St Thomas' Hospital)

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        This information was last updated on 19 August 2026