- AGA
Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Specimen:
Test Code
AGA
Specimen Name
Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Collect
1-Yellow top ACD solution B (preferred) Also acceptable 1-Yellow top ACD solution A, EDTA
Submit
6 mLs (Min: 4 mLs) whole blood
Special Handling
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot. For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Pre-analytical processing is performed Monday through Friday and Sunday. This test may be canceled if specimens are outside of stability when processing occurs. Collect and package specimens for arrival on days when processing is performed.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Preferred/Transport Refrigerated 6 days; Ambient 6 days; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Preanalytical processing: Monday through Friday, Sunday; Assay performed: Monday, Thursday
Reported
3-7 days
CPT Codes
- 82657
Components
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Additional Information
Informed consent form: https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/B/3/F/Informed_Consent_for_Genetic_Testing Biochemical Genetics Patient Information form: https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/E/7/7/BiochemicalPtInfo
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