Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum
Test Summary
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients. This test is not useful for patients undergoing a work up for a meat or meat-derived product allergy.
Aliases
- Mayo code AGAS
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Transfer serum to a pour off tube
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 24 Hours
- Frozen: 14 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a red top tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
AGALAC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1977
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82657
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fluorometric
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
200 First Street SW
Rochester MN, 55905
200 First Street SW
Rochester MN, 55905
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 4 - 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Transfer serum to a pour off tube
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 24 Hours
- Frozen: 14 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a red top tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Fluorometric
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 4 - 8 days