UCSD Cystine Determination Laboratory
Email: cystine@ucsd.edu
Unfortunately, several years have passed
since we conducted testing to define heterozygotes by analyte testing (polymorphonuclear
leukocyte cystine content).
The fact is that this test is not formally validated to clinical testing criteria, so in the interest of good
practice wee no longer offer it. In general, we would recommend DNA-based
testing to determine carrier status (refer to
GeneTests.org).
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