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Leucocyte/Lysosomal Enzymes
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 |
Ordering Information
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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.
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
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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EDTA (purple) |
Collection Instructions
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Send to the laboratory immediately |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Please collect DEDICATED 2 x 4 mL EDTA (purple) tubes OR 1 x 9 mL EDTA (purple) tube. This test is time critical. Specimen 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
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10mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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10mL |
Frequency
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On Request |
Reference Interval
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This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result. |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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LE |
Container ID
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EW, GUT |
Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature |
External Laboratory
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Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital |