ARYLSULFATASE A, LEUKOCYTES
Marquette General Health System

General Info

HLAB/HOL Code

   ARYLA

MGH LIS Test No

   7944

Schedule

   Monday, Thursday

Testing Time

   2 days

Testing Lab

   Mayo Labs

QORR Test Code

   A7944

Specimen Info

Type

      

Volume

    

Temperature

   Refrigerate

Preservative

    

Collection Info

   SAMPLE MUST ARRIVE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF DRAW.
 
Draw blood in yellow-top (ACD) tube(s) and send 7.0 mL ACD whole 
blood refrigerated. (Keep specimen cool with frozen coolant April-
October. Protect specimen from freezing by placing it in a bubble-pack
bag [Supply T055} supplied by Mayo Medical Laboratories. Use
refrigerated coolant November-March). SPECIMEN CANNOT BE FROZEN.  
Do not transfer blood to other containers. Mark "biological sample."  
See, "Table of Lysosomal Storage Disorders."      
 
Specimen Acceptability

Methods
The leukocyte assay is the preferred test to order first to rule out metachromatic leukodystrophy. The urine assay should be used in confirming leukocyte results.

Clinical Utilities

CPT Codes
82657

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range
>=62 nmol/h/mg

Component Information

Collection Notes

Additional Comments

 

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