Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes

Test Code

39168

CPT Codes
82963

Preferred Specimen

6 mL whole blood collected in ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: ACD solution A (yellow-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Instructions

For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Collect specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 6 days
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)

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: Mon, Thurs; Report available: 2-5 days

Reference Range

≥2.88 nmol/hour/mg protein

An interpretative report will be provided.

Note: Results from this assay do not reflect carrier status because of individual variation of beta-glucosidase enzyme levels

Clinical Significance

Diagnosis of Gaucher disease.

This test is not intended for carrier detection.

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.