Fabry Disease Screen ← Return Test Information Test Name Fabry Disease Screen
Synonyms Alpha Galactosidase
Preferred Specimen Guthrie card - single spot
Testing Location Referral
Turn Around Time 8 weeks
Collection Information Preparation
Contact Main lab for Guthrie card
Circle should be filled to the outer rim with blood
Processing Information Registration Code AGAL
Notes
One spot on Guthrie card is sufficient, air dry at least 2 hours before sending
Site Specific Notes - Tauranga Send sample directly to referral laboratory
- Whakatane Send sample directly to referral laboratory
Alternative Specimen EDTA (whole blood) (See Sendaway notes)
Methodology Interpretations View Interpretations External Referral Information Referral Location LabPlus (via WHL)
Send Away Notes Alternatively collect EDTA whole blood and transport to LabPlus within 24hrs of collection and Mon 0800 to Fri lunchtime. Mark parcel for urgent handling at LabPlus.
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