Beta Galactosidase (Lysosomal for GM1 gangliosidosis)
- LIS Mnemonic: LYS1
Collect
Green (Na Heparin) and Red
Volume Required
10.0 mL(green-Na heparin & 2.0 mL(red)
Minimum Required
5.0 mL(green-Na heparin & 1.0 mL(red)
Transport
Transport and Store at room temperature. DO NOT FREEZE.
Stability
24 hours @ room temperature
Processing
Refrigerate is delay in transport > 24 hours. If sending specimen from outside CHOP, send at room temperature by overnight courier (Mon-Thurs only).
Unacceptable conditions
> 24 hours @ room temperature
Days Performed
Bi-weekly
Reported
2-3 weeks
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82657
Methodology
Enzyme - fluorometric
Remarks
Specimen should be drawn Monday-Thursday. Please call the lab at x43394/43395 if Friday draw is required.
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