Test Overview
Test Methodology
Fluorometric Enzyme Assay
Test Usage
Deficiency of lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) results in 2 clinically distinct phenotypes, Wolman disease (WD) and cholesteryl ester storage disease (CESD). Both phenotypes follow an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern and are caused by mutation in the LIPA gene.
Reference Range*
> or =21.0 nmol/hour/mL
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Test Performed
Varies
Analytic Time
10 - 18 days
Soft Order Code
LALB
Laboratory
Sendout
Laboratory Reference
Mayo LALB
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Specimen Requirements
Offsite Collection Instructions
Draw blood in lavender, ACD or green top tube. Send whole blood to Specimen Processing refrigerated. DO NOT spin or aliquot
Normal Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing Information
Fee Codes
CPT Code
82657
LOINC
73958-1, 18771-6, 59462-2
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