alpha(α)-galactosidase
Confirmatory test for Fabry disease. See also entries for Fabry screen and white cell enzymes.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0263 |
| Additional Information | Only send samples Monday to Wednesday before 1pm. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by the Willink lab: 2 weeks. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: the Willink laboratory, Manchester) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | 5 mL EDTA whole blood required. Only send samples Monday to Wednesday, before 1pm. Instructions to lab: DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Must reach Willink laboratory within 72 hrs of collection. Send upon arrival by first class post. Store in fridge while preparing paperwork. Minimum volume: 5 mL whole blood |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | plasma: 3-20 nmol/mL/h leucocytes: 10 - 50 nmol/mg/hr |
| Units | PlasmaL nmol/mL/h Leucocytes: nmol/mg/h |
| Telepath | LGI superset LAGSD. SJUH superset JAGSD. |
