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Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes

Additional Codes

LAB3035


Ordering Guidance


This test is preferred for diagnostic testing but does not reliably detect carriers. For carrier detection, order GBA / Gaucher Disease, GBA1 Gene Sequencing with Deletion/Duplication, Varies). Call 800-533-1710 to discuss testing options.



Shipping Instructions


For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Pre-analytical processing is performed Monday through Friday and Sunday. This test may be canceled if specimens are outside of stability when processing occurs. Collect and package specimens for arrival on days when processing is performed.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A) or lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in whole blood original tube. Do not aliquot.


Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD

Specimen Minimum Volume

4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood ACD Refrigerated (preferred) 6 days
  Ambient  6 days

Reference Values

≥2.88 nmol/hour/mg protein

An interpretative report will be provided.

Note: Results from this assay do not reflect carrier status because of individual variation of beta-glucosidase enzyme levels.

Day(s) Performed

Preanalytical processing: Monday through Friday, Sunday

Testing performed: Monday, Thursday

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time

White blood cell homogenate: 1 month

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82963

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
GBAW Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes 32540-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
606273 Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes 32540-7
606274 Interpretation 59462-2
606275 Reviewed By 18771-6