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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: See Note
Container(s): Yellow/ACD A
Preferred Vol: 7.0 - 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 5.0 - 7.0 mL
Note: Deliver to lab within one hour. Test can also be performed on Skin Fibroblasts (#4614). Baylor Medical Genetics recommends FISH Analysis (#8485) be performed prior to Enzyme Analysis.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Do not spin. Affix large Cerner labels to tubes and place in RT Send Outs rack. Alert Send Outs. Sample must arrive at reference lab within 36 hours from time of collection.
Off-site collection: Send immediately at room temperature. Do not spin.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
36 h |
|
| Refrigerated | N | |
| Frozen |
N |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Drawn M - Th | 14 d |
Performing Laboratory
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor Genetics Laboratories
2450 Holcombe - Grand Blvd Dock
Houston, TX 77021-2024
Phone: (800) 411-4363
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
84155
Methodology
Method: Radiometric
Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL (<2 years), 7.0 mL (Adults)
Limitations:
Reference Range
| 2 - 9.3 nmol/hr/mg protein |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Steroid Sulfatase Enzyme Activity |
| Reference Test Number: |
4615 |
| Instructions: |
Ship in an insultated container by overnight carrier. Sample must arrive at reference lab within 36 hours from sampling date. |
Description
Results from this test are not useful for Carrier Testing. Please note, carriers may have Steroid Sulfatase levels in the normal range.