Test Overview
Test Methodology
Fluorometric
Test Usage
Detection of hemizygous affected males. Deficiency (<0.016 U/L) of alpha-galactosidase is diagnostic for Fabry disease in males.
Reference Range *
0.074 - 0.457 U/L
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time
5 - 9 days
Soft Order Code
AGAS
Synonyms
- Fabry Disease
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo AGAS (8784)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliqot serum into a plastic vial and freeze.
Normal Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
82657