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Test Code LGB3S Globotriaosylsphingosine, Serum


Ordering Guidance


This test should not be used to determine carrier status. Order FABRZ / Fabry Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies for carrier testing.



Necessary Information


1. Patient's age is required.

2. Reason for testing is required.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Forms

1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Useful For

Diagnosis and monitoring of Fabry disease

Genetics Test Information

This test is used to diagnose and monitor patients with Fabry disease.

Reporting Name

Lyso-GB3, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  48 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

≤1.0 ng/mL

Day(s) Performed

Thursday

Report Available

8 to 14 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 month

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82542

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LGB3S Lyso-GB3, S 90234-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BG708 Reason for Referral 42349-1
65532 Lyso-GB3, S 90234-6
113176 Interpretation (LGB3S) 59462-2
113177 Reviewed By 18771-6