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HelpTest ID LALB 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.
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Whole bloodSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD) or green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Tuesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82657
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: