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Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Message*Collect specimen Monday through Thursday only before 1430 EST. Do not collect the day before a holiday.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Test Code
LAB00153
Alias/See Also
LAB00153
Mayo TC: AGAW
Fabry
Anderson-Fabry
Mayo TC: AGAW
Fabry
Anderson-Fabry
CPT Codes
82657
Preferred Specimen
6 mL Yellow Top (ACD) - Whole blood
Minimum Volume
2 mL Yellow Top (ACD)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender top (EDTA)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 6 days
Methodology
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Report Available
5-9 days
Limitations
Individuals with pseudodeficiency allelic variants can show reduced alpha-galactosidase A enzyme activity with this assay.
This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work-up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.
This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work-up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.
Reference Range
Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes:
> or = 10.32 nmol/hour/mg protein
An interpretative report will be provided.
> or = 10.32 nmol/hour/mg protein
An interpretative report will be provided.
Clinical Significance
Values below the reference range are consistent with a diagnosis of Fabry Disease.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories