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Test Details
Turnaround Time
6 - 8 days
Special Instructions
Whole blood must be spotted on the filter paper card prior to sending sample. Allow filter paper to dry thoroughly before placing in zip lock bag for shipment.
Methodology
Determination of enzymatic activity with 4-methylumbelliferyl-?-D-galactopyranoside
Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Blood spot
Volume
2 - 3 mL (unhemolyzed)
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate after collection. Transport to the testing laboratory using cool packs. Do not allow the sample to freeze. Time-sensitive; specimens must be received within four days of collection; please collect/ship Monday-Thursday only.
Collection
Dried blood spot collected from a finger stick or from whole blood collected in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube spotted onto Integrated Genetics-supplied and validated filter paper card. Fill 6 circles completely with blood.