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Leucocyte/Lysosomal Enzymes

Alternate Names
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
Ordering Information

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.

  • Acid Lipase - $347.00
  • Alpha-fucosidase - $168.00
  • Alpha-mannosidase - $190.00
  • Arylsulphatase A - $168.00
  • Beta-galactocerebrosidase - $347.00
  • Beta-galactosidase - $168.00
  • Beta-glucuronidase - $178.00
  • Beta-hexosaminidase A - $168.00
  • Beta-hexosaminidase Total - $168.00
  • Palmitoyl protein thioesterase 1 (PPT - 1) - $168.00
  • Sphingomyelinase - $347.00
  • Tripeptidyl-peptidase 1 - $168.00
  • Alpha-NAC-galactosaminidase Activity - $168.00

Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $432.00

Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to-date cost.

Laboratory
Referred Test
Specimen
Blood
Container
EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions
Send to the laboratory immediately
Additional Collection Instructions

Please collect DEDICATED 2 x 4 mL EDTA (purple) tubes OR 1 x 9 mL EDTA (purple) tube.

This test is time criticalSpecimen must ONLY be collected on TUESDAY AFTERNOONS in order to reach the referral laboratory within the required timeframe (48 hours).

Blood collected on other days may attract additional costs for interstate transportation or require a recollection.

Minimum Adult Volume
10mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
10mL
Frequency
On Request
Reference Interval

This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

Test Code
LE
Container ID
EW, GUT
Transport Instructions
Transport at room temperature
External Laboratory
Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital