beta(β)-glucosidase
Affected enzyme in Gaucher disease - a lysosomal storage disorder. Enzyme also known as glucocerebrosidase. Clinical indication for requesting: confirmation of Gaucher disease.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0267 |
| Additional Information | Only send samples Monday to Wednesday before 1pm. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by the Willink lab: 3 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 | Requires 5 mL EDTA whole blood. 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. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Leucocytes 1 – 5 nmol/mg/hr |
| Units | nmol/mg/hr |
| Telepath | No code, book in as PROB1L (comment NRSOT) & SA1R |
