Fabry Disease Screen
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)
Methodology
Interpretations
View Interpretations
External Referral Information
Referral Location
LabPlus (via WHL)
External Lab Website