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Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum
Test Code1629
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.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen -20° C: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 4 months
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
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 4-8 days
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.
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.
