White cell enzymes, Blood
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | WCEN |
| Constituent Tests | White cell pellet preparation, Blood ; |
| External Price | $712.31(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Pre-Testing Requirements | PLEASE CONTACT LAB ON 0800 843 522 EXT 80118 BEFORE SENDING TO ENSURE SAMPLES ARE PREPARED WITHIN 18 HOURS OF COLLECTION OUTSIDE Christchurch - DO NOT COLLECT SAMPLES LATE THURSDAY OR ON FRIDAY Samples MUST arrive at CHL Monday-Friday before 3:30 pm NOT AT WEEKENDS |
| Specimen Collection Protocols | In the lab prior to leucocyte preparation spot 100uL well mixed EDTA whole blood onto a Guthrie card for alpha-galactosidase measurement (which has been added to lysosomal enzyme panel August 2018). Dry at room temperature. Place in paper envelop NOT plastic. Attention Chris Leaver. |
| Patient Specimen | 12mL , EDTA(Lavender) |
| Paediatric Specimen | 8 mL MINIMUM whole EDTA blood in ADULT EDTA TUBE |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Promptly to lab must be prepared within 18 hours of collection |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | whole blood |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | ambient protected from extremes of hot or cold |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Biochemistry - Specialist |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | (03) 364 0118 | x80118 |
| Test Availability | Mon-Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Referred to | SA Pathology, Adelaide Womens and Childrens Hospital, Australia. |
| Additional Information | Please provide a FULL clinical summary. White cells need to be prepared within 18 hours of collection - NOT processed at weekends. Leucocyte Lysosomal Enzyme Analysis includes testing for: Acid lipase, Alpha Fucosidase, Alpha-Mannosidase, Arylsulphatase A, Beta-Galactocerebrosidase, Beta-Galactosidase, Beta-Glucuronidase, Beta-Hexosaminidase A, Beta-Hexosaminidase Total, Palmitoyl Protein Thioesterase, Sphingomyelinase, Tripeptidyl Peptidase I, Gauchers - plasma glucosylsphingosine and since August 2018 Fabry disease - blood spot alpha-galactosidase. For more information http://www.sapathology.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/SA+Pathology+Internet+Content+New/Content/Clinicians/Pathology+Collection+Guide/ Dried blood spots on Guthrie card now the preferred sample for Pompe disease and alpha-galactosidase testing. Samples for VLCFA best taken in Chch from the whole blood sample sent for white cell enzymes to ensure as much whole EDTA blood is available for preparation of white cell (ie. don't separate for VLCFA prior to sending blood for WC enzymes). SEPARATING STAFF - PLEASE INFORM CHRIS LEAVER/ MILA NIKOLIC EXT 80118 WHEN SAMPLES HAVE ARRIVED |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 5605 |
