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Test Code LAB1946 GL-3 Level, Urine

Important Note

This test is only offered to Seattle Children's Biochemical Genetics providers. We do not offer this test or coordinate pass throughs for external clients.

If you are not associated with the Seattle Children's Biochemical Genetics clinic, please contact LabCorp's Rare Disease Program at (888) 681-1701 or RareDiseaseProgram@labcorp.com.

Additional Codes

Urine GL-3

Clinical System Name

GL-3 Level, Urine

Synonyms

CTH (ceramide trihexoside); Fabry; Urine Gb3; Urine globotriaosylceramide

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Urine

Container(s): Sterile Container

Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: Transfer urine to a plastic Falcon tube affixed with a large Epic label. Deliver sample to CPA -20 freezer Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Transfer 3.0 mL urine (Min. 1.0 mL) to a plastic Falcon tube affixed with a large Epic label. Freeze at -20 C.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Room Temp Unacceptable
  Refrigerated 14 d
  Frozen 3 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N   14 d

 

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp-Esoterix

4301 Lost Hills Road

Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5358

 

Phone Number: (206) 861-7000

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Urine GL-3
Reference Test Number: 504668
Instructions:

Send frozen urine on dry ice via Delivery Express to LabCorp Seattle.

 

LabCorp

550 17th Ave, Suite 300

Seattle, WA 98122