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Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes (AGA)

Methodology

Fluorometric

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

Tuesday

Standard TAT

8-15 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-6 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Yellow (ACD)

Collection Instructions

Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw to be stabilized. Specimen received after 72 hours could have falsely normal results. Draw specimen Monday-Thursday 0900-1300 ONLY, no weekends or holidays. Specimen should be drawn and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

6 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL Whole Blood

Comments

(ACD B preferred) (ACD A acceptable)

CPT Codes

82657

Revised

10-31-17