Place specimen on ice and deliver to lab promptly.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly)
Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw to be stabilized. Draw Mon-Thurs only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be drawn and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
9-16 days
Additional Info:
Reference Range on Patient Report
CPT Code:
82658
Synonyms:
Galactocerebrosidase
Galactosylceramide Beta Galactosidase, WBC
Test ID/Workstation :
GBG MAYO
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Yellow top (ACD) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
6.0 mL
Cause for Rejection:
A frozen specimen
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Radioisotopic
Special Instructions:
Place specimen on ice and deliver to lab promptly.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly)
Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw to be stabilized. Draw Mon-Thurs only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be drawn and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
