Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum

Test Code
1629


CPT Codes
82657

Preferred Specimen
2 mL frozen serum


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions

New York Clients: Informed consent is required. Please document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file.

Note: Results from this assay are not useful for carrier determination. Carriers usually have levels in the normal range.

This test is not useful for patients undergoing a workup for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.

Send serum frozen in a plastic vial. Do not thaw.



Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen -20° C: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 4 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Fluorometric

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 4-8 days


Reference Range
0.074-0.457 U/L


Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in males.
Preferred screening test (serum) for Fabry disease.
This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.