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Galactosylceramide Beta Galactosidase, WBC

Centralized Core Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories : Send Out

Test ID :
GBG
Test Workstation :
MAYO
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Tube Type:
Yellow top (ACD) tube: Whole Blood
Alternate Tube Type:
Lavender Top- EDTA
Collection Volume:
6.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
2.0 mL
Cause for Rejection:
A frozen specimen; Gross Hemolysis
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Special Instructions:
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 MonThurs 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:
5-9 days
Additional Info:
Reference Range on Patient Report
CPT Code:
82657
Synonyms:
Galactocerebrosidase; Galactocerebrosidase, Leukocytes

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