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Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Test Code
AGALAC
Alias/See Also
Mayo code AGAS
CPT Codes
82657
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Serum from a Red Top tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Collect blood in a Red Top tube. Allow blood to clot. Centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic vial.
Transport Container
Plastic vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: N/A Refrigerated: 24 Hours Frozen: 14 Days
Methodology
Fluorometric
Report Available
8 - 15 days
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients. This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.
Performing Laboratory
MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES
200 FIRST ST
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
