Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum

Test Code

14078

CPT Codes
82657<br><strong>Restricted Client Code</strong>

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

Note: This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy. Useful For: Detection of hemizygous affected males.

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

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

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

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

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.

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.