Disaccharidases
- LIS Mnemonic: DISAC
Collect
Duodenal Biopsy
Volume Required
5 - 10 mg
Minimum Required
n/a
Transport
Send to lab immediately on dry ice. If sending specimen from outside CHOP, send on dry ice by overnight courier (Mon-Thurs only).
Stability
Stable on dry ice
Processing
Transport on dry ice to laboratory. Sample to be kept at -70°C until received in Metabolic lab.
Unacceptable conditions
Thawed or room temperature
Days Performed
2-3 days/week
Reported
1-2 weeks
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82491 x4
Methodology
Enzymatic-spectrophotometric
Remarks
Specimens must be stored at -70 degrees.
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