Methodology
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
AGA; Anderson Fabry Disease; Alpha-Gal A; Ceramide Trihexosidase; Galactosidase, Alpha; GLA Deficiency
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday
Standard TAT
5-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD) Solution B
Collection Instructions
For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Collect specimen Monday-Thursday only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible. Whole Blood collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 6 Days; Refrigerated: 6 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
Processing 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 Wednesday anytime and Thursday 0800-1300 only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday and the day before or on a holiday.
CPT Codes
82657
Revised
8/30/23
Initials
SA