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