Methodology
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
Synonyms
Carbohydrate Deficient Glycoprotein Syndrome (CDGS); CDG (Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation); N-linked Glycosylation Disorders; N-glycan; N-linked glycosylation; N-linked oligosaccharides; N glycosylation; Glycoprotein; CDG Screen
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
LAB080055
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
5-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 45 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
0.15 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Order test in Mayolink and send with Mayo Courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
83789
Revised
5/31/24
Initials
SA