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Lysosomal Enzymes (Blood)
Alternate Names
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White cell enzymes, Beta Galactosidase, Beta Hexosaminidase A, Arylsulphatase A, Beta Glucuronidase, Alpha Mannosidase, Alpha Fucosidase, Palmitoyl-protein Thioesterase 1, Tripeptidyl Peptidase, Beta Galactocerebrosidase, Sphingomyelinase, Acid Lipase, Alpha NAc Galactosaminidase, Leucocyte Enzymes |
Test Code
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LE |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED ![]() |
Medicare Rebate
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No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $432.00 A general request for White cell enzyme testing will include testing for the following enzymes. Enzyme activity can be run individually and will incur a different fee, as listed against each enzyme.
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to-date cost. |
Ordering Information
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- |
Collection Instructions
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Please collect DEDICATED 2 x 4mL EDTA tubes or 1 x 9 mL EDTA tube.
Blood collected on other days may attract additional costs for interstate transportation or require a recollection. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
Testing Frequency
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As Required |
Min Test Volume
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8mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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EW, GUT |
CSR Instructions
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WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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