Lesch-Nyhan syndrome: investigations

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome: investigations. Uric acid: the levels are high (hyperuricaemia). Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Blood tests

  • Uric acid: the levels are high (hyperuricaemia)
  • Blood counts: this may show megaloblastic anaemia
  • HGPRT enzyme activity
  • Molecular genetic tests

Prenatal diagnosis

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Brain imaging

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References

  1. Torres RJ, Puig JG. Hypoxanthine-guanine phosophoribosyltransferase (HPRT) deficiency: Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2007; 2:48.

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