ALPHA GALACT
Alpha-Galactosidase
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3584
Synonyms:
Alpha-Galactosidase A
Fabry Disease
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Yellow-top (ACD) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
10 mL
Minimum Volume:
5 mL
Collection Procedure:
Refrigerate after collection. Do not allow the sample to freeze. Sample must arrive in the testing laboratory within 4 days of collection.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - unacceptable
Refrigerated - 4 days
Room temperature - unacceptable
Unacceptable Condition:
Quantity not sufficient for analysis, specimen frozen, specimen not received within 4 days of collection, incorrect specimen collection tube, gross hemolysis, unable to isolate white blood cells.
CPT Codes:
82657 - Alpha-Galactosidase A (EAP 30021336)
Method:
Determination of enzyme activity with 4-methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside
Clinical Significance:
Diagnosis of Fabry Disease