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Test Code ARSAW |Beaker: LAB3389 Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB3389

Epic Description: ARYLSULFATASE A, LEUKOCYTES

Reporting Name

Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes

Useful For

Preferred enzymatic test for detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency

 

This test is not suitable for carrier detection.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD


Shipping Instructions


For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Collect specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood ACD Refrigerated (preferred) 6 days YELLOW TOP/ACD
  Ambient  6 days YELLOW TOP/ACD

Reference Values

≥62 nmol/h/mg

Note: Results from this assay may not reflect carrier status because of individual variation of arylsulfatase A enzyme levels. Low normal values may be due to the presence of pseudodeficiency or carrier alleles. Patients with these depressed levels may be phenotypically normal.

Day(s) Performed

Preanalytical processing: Monday through Saturday

Assay performed: Tuesday

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

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ARSAW Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes 24078-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8779 Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes 24078-8
32437 Interpretation 59462-2
32438 Reason for referral 42349-1
32439 Reviewed by 18771-6

Report Available

2 to 8 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Method Name

Colorimetric 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 a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

8779