Synonyms
Leukocyte Enzyme Screen; Leukocyte Lysosomal Assay, Lysosomal Acid Lipase
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Jefferson Lysosomal Diseases Testing Lab
Epic ID
LAB00231
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-8 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday between 0800-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL HISTORY or most recent progress notes by ordering physician - TEST WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL PATIENT HISTORY FORM IS RECEIVED. If Fabrey enzyme, Alpha Iduronidase or Lysosomal Acid Lipase are ordered, please note to include these enzymes on the Jefferson Patient History form. NOTE: If ALPHA IDURONIDASE is ordered in addition to Leukocyte Lysosomal Enzymes, Jefferson will run test on same specimen. No extra blood needed.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
8 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a Jefferson Lysosomal Diseases Testing requisition and submit completed Patient History form or print most recent progress notes by ordering physician to send with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL HISTORY or most recent progress notes by ordering physician - TEST WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL PATIENT HISTORY FORM IS RECEIVED.
Comments
Ok to send on Outpatients and Inpatients.
CPT Codes
82657
Revised
10-07-21
Initials
SA