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560: a-Galactosidase A (GLA)

Synonym:    a-Galactosidase A Gene in Fabry Disease

Schedule:    Mon-Thur Cutoff 12 noon

Reported:    8 weeks

Laboratory:    Chemistry

 

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS     

Collection Requirements:    5 mL Blood

    Preferred Container:    Lavender Top Tube

    Pediatric Volume:    1 mL

    Other Requirements:    Signed consent form.

    Collection Time Required     

    Patient History Required--label Tube With Patient Name, Birthdate And Date Of Collect     

 

Clinical Indication Criteria:    Confirmation of clinical diagnosis of Fabry's disease--carrier detection in female relatives of an affected male.

Additional Notes:    Vendor is Genedx--Specimens may be refrigerated for 3 days p;rior to shipping. Use cool pack in hot weather.

Manual Release Date:    02/12/2008

Format Date:    02/12/2008

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