Beta Glucosidase, Leukocytes
| Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Flow injection analysis/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82963 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Thur before 1300; results are reported within 5-10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. See Associated Links. Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw to be stabilized. Draw specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be drawn and packaged as close to shipping time as possible. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; samples older than 6 days. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. Do not freeze. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship in original container at refrigerated temperature to arrive within 96 hours of collection. |
| Stability: | 6 days at room temperature; 6 days refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | GBAW |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 3.53 or greater nmol/hour/mg protein.
An interpretive report will be provided. Results from this assay do not reflect carrier status because of individual variation of beta-glucosidase enzyme levels. |
| Limitations: | Enzyme levels may be normal in individuals receiving enzyme replacement therapy. |
| Use: | Diagnosis of Gaucher disease. |
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