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Alpha-Galactosidase

Source Blood

 

 
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: a-Galactosidase

 

 
Specimen Requirements 1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST 

Serum will not be accepted.

Minimum: 0.5 mL plasma

   
Specimen Handling PSC:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" on the aliquot tube, and transport on ice to DSC.

RRL:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" on the aliquot tube, and transport on ice to ACH.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" on the aliquot tube, and freeze prior to transport to DSC.

 

  
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.
  
     
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Monthly

 
Alternate Name(s) GLA

 
Reference Interval Provided on test report