Referred to Willink Laboratory, Regional Genetics Laboratory Services, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester M13 9WL
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Alternative names, keywords |
alpha-galactosidase |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Screening test for Fabry disease. |
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Reference range |
Blood spot alpha galactosidase: 6.3 - 47 pmol/punch/h |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 4 weeks, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
EDTA blood (purple cap/ yellow cap ring, 4 mL tube) for blood spot preparation in lab, or dried blood spots.