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Gaucher Disease (GBA), Enzyme Activity in Leukocytes
GBA ENZYME
Ordering Recommendation
Use to diagnose Gaucher disease only; not indicated for carrier screening.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Yellow (ACD), lavender (K2EDTA), lavender (K3EDTA), or green (sodium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Additional information is required: Clinical indication for testing.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Quantitative Fluorometry
Performed
Mon
Reported
3-10 days
Reference Interval
4.6 - 12.0 nmol hydrolyzed/hr/mg protein
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82657
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2014460 | Gaucher GBA Activity Leukocytes Interp | 48767-8 |
| 2014461 | Gaucher GBA Activity Leukocytes | 32540-7 |
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Aliases
- Gaucher
- GBA
- glucocerebrosidase
- glucosidase
Gaucher Disease (GBA), Enzyme Activity in Leukocytes
