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General
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Clinical Use:
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Testing for Fabry disease.
If 'Alpha Gal' or 'Alpha Galactose' is requested, please contact Duty Biochemist to confirm if 'Alpha Galactose RAST testing' is required instead. (Code = SPIGE). |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Fabry Enzymology, |
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Code:
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AGAL |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample chilled.
Send dried blood spot card ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Regional Services: Collect sample Monday-Thursday only.
Do not collect prior to public Holidays.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $116.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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DBS Card must be prepared by sending laboratory if sample will not reach QEII by 12pm Friday. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.1mL |
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Stability:
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48 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send dried blood spot card ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SA Pathology-Adelaide Women |
(08) 8161 7483 |
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Last Updated : 29-08-2023 11:20 |