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Test ID BLOD1703 Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood

Useful For

Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood specimens

 

This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.

Reporting Name

Lysosomal Acid Lipase, B

Specimen Type

Whole blood


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD) or green top (sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

≥21.0 nmol/h/mL

Day(s) Performed

Friday

Report Available

8 to 15 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82657

Method Name

Fluorometric Enzyme Assay

Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

Secondary ID

62954