Test Code LAB3075 GL-3 Level, Plasma
Additional Codes
GL-3 PL
Clinical System Name
GL-3 Level, Plasma
Synonyms
Fabry; Plasma Gb3; Plasma Lyso-Gb3; Plasma globotriaosylceramide; Plasma globotriaosylsphingosine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold SST or Red
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Transfer plasma to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label. Deliver sample to CPA -20 freezer Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transfer 2.0 mL plasma (Min. 1.0 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label. Freeze at -20 C.
Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Plasma | Room Temp | Unacceptable |
Refrigerated | 14 d | |
Frozen | 3 m |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | 14 d |
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
Sanofi Genzyme Rare Disease Specialty Testing Program
550 17th Ave, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone Number: (206) 861-7455
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Send Out Instructions
Reference Test Name: | Plasma GL-3 & Plasma Lyso-GL-3 |
Reference Lab Test Code: | 504662 & 504652 |
Instructions: | Send frozen plasma on dry ice via Delivery Express to LabCorp Seattle. |