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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