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Lysosomal Disease Screen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Chemistry/Immunology Resident at x3-1438. if not ordered by Genetic or Neurology services. |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | LYDX |
| Performed by | Jefferson Medical College |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Collection Instructions | Keep sample at room temperature. A detailed clinical history must accompany the test request or be sent by fax: (215)955-7560. Sample must arrive at Jefferson Medical College within 24 hours of collection, therefore collect Monday-Thursday noon only. |
| Container type | Dark Green top |
| Amount to Collect | 10 mL blood |
| Sample type | Heparinized whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 3 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Samples collected outside of stated time frames |
| Processing notes | Keep at room temperature-do NOT centrifuge or refrigerate. Ship with clinical history by Federal Express, Monday-Thursday only, to: Dr. David A. Wenger, Jefferson Medical College, Jefferson Alumni Hall, Rm. 346, 1020 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 ph: (215) 955-4923, fax (215) 955-9554, e-mail: david.wenger@mail.tju.edu |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | Alpha-iduronidase; Multiple sulfatase deficiency; Sulfatase deficiency,multiple; Mucolipidosis Screen |
| Turn around times | Test performed Thursday. Turnaround time: 10 days. |
| Additional information | Additional assays for confirmatory testing may be run and charged separately. In addition to this diagnostic screen, carrier identification and prenatal testing for many disorders is also available. |
| LOINC code | 48311-5 |
| Last Updated | 9/8/2011 12:44:27 PM |
| Entry Number | 633 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667