Test Overview
Test Methodology
PCR
Test Usage
Confirmation of a diagnosis of classic or variant Fabry disease in affected males with reduced alpha-Gal A enzyme activity. Carrier or diagnostic testing for asymptomatic or symptomatic females, respectively
Reference Range *
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Varies
Analytic Time
15 - 22 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FABRZ
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a lavender or ACD tube. Send specimen as whole blood to Specimen Processing, ambient. Specimen preferred to be received by Mayo within 96 hours.
Blood spot card must be allowed to dry in a horizontal position for 3 hours before sending to Specimen Processing. Do not expose to heat or direct sunlight.
Alternate Specimen
Any anticoagulant will be accepted
Normal Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
81405