Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Cerebroside B-Galactosidase, WBC, Cerebroside Beta-Galactosidase (WBC) Galactocerebroside, Galactocerebrosidase Deficiency, Galactosylceramide, GALC Deficiency
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday
Standard TAT
5-9 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution B
Collection Instructions
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A) or lavender top (EDTA). Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=6 days; Refrigerated=6days; Frozen=Unaccerptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
6mL whole blood
Minimum Test Volume
2mL whole blood
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
82657