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Phytosterols
(a.k.a Plant Sterols)
Tube type: Lithium Heparin
Other acceptable tube types
SST (yellow top)
Special instructions
None
Sent away
to Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Reference range
Campesterol: <22, Stigmasterol: <4, Sitosterol: <19
Units
µmol/L
Turnaround Time
42
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
N.B. This is a rarely indicated test and is only available to specialists.
Used in the diagnosis of phytosterolaemia/sitosterolaemia.
Measurement includes quantitation of campesterol, stigmasterol and sitosterol.
Webpage created: August 2024.
