Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Alpha-galactosidase
Alpha-galactosidase
Guthrie Card
| Test | Alpha-galactosidase | 
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | Fabry's Screen, AG/ AGB | 
| Profile | NA | 
| Tube type | Guthrie Card | 
| Clinical Indication | Diagnosis of Fabry disease, a rare genetic lysosomal storage disorder | 
| Specimen Type | Dried Blood Spot | 
| Sample type | Dried Blood Spot | 
| Minimum Volume | 2 spots | 
| Special Precautions | Samples must be received by referral laboratory within 72h of collection, therefore samples for this test should only be taken Monday - Wednesday to prevent delays in postage/receipt over the weekend | 
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory | 
| Turnaround Time | 1 month | 
| Laboratory | Willink Unit St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL 0161 701 2143 | 
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory | 
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory | 
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