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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
Notes

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