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General
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Clinical Use:
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For diagnosis of testing of patients with Pompe disease. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Acid Alpha Glucosidase (GAA), Glycogen Storage Disease type II, Pompe Disease, |
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Code:
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AMD |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Sample must reach laboratory within 48 hours of collection. |
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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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Minimum Collection Volume:
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4mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect sample Monday-Thursday only.
Do not collect sample prior to public holidays.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $388.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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If sample collection >48 hours, contact BGU to determine sample viability.
Check with BGU before adding this test to a previously collected sample.
Blood spot card to be prepared by PathWest QEII Trials Department. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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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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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SA Pathology-Adelaide Women |
(08) 8161 7483 |
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Last Updated : 11-06-2025 11:45 |