alpha(α)-glucosidase
Affected enzyme in Pompe disease - a lysosomal storage disorder. Clinical indication for requesting: suspicion of Pompe disease.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0264 |
| 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 48 hrs of collection. Send upon arrival by first class post. Store in fridge while preparing paperwork. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | 3 – 20 nmol/mg/hr – acarbose 2 – 15 nmol/mg/hr + acarbose |
| Units | nmol/mg/hr |
| Telepath | LGI superset LAGLS. SJUH superset JAGLS. |
