Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Glucosylsphingosine; Gaucher Disease; Lyso-GL1, LysoGl1
Specimen Type
Blood Spots
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
2-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 Blood Spots collected on a Whatman Protein Saver 903 filter paper
Container Type
Blood Spot Card
Collection Instructions
1. Completely fill 1-2 circles on the filter paper card (approximately 100 microliters blood per circle). 2. Let blood dry on filter paper at room temp in a horizontal position for 3 or more hours. 3. Do not expose specimen to heat or direct sunlight. 4. Do not stack wet specimens. 5. Keep specimen dry.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 10 Days ; Refrigerated: 10 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 59 Days
Rejection Criteria
Blood spot specimen that shows serum rings; Insufficient specimen; Layering Multiple applications; Nonapproved filter paper
Test Volume Required
2 Blood Spots
Minimum Test Volume
1 Blood Spot
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
10-27-23
Initials
pxt