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Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) Deficiency

Order Code
402300
CPT
82657
Test Details
Synonyms

Wolman Disease, Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease (CESD)

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Determination of enzyme activity against 4-methylumbelliferyl-palmitate.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme test for LAL activity. Diagnoses Wolman disease and cholesteryl ester storage disease.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood (EDTA) or dried Blood spot

Volume

3 mL whole blood or two circles dried blood spot

Specimen Container

Lavender top (EDTA) tube (whole blood) or Whatman Protein Saver Card 903 (dried blood spot)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 4 days
Order Code
402300
CPT
82657
Test Details
Synonyms

Wolman Disease, Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease (CESD)

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Determination of enzyme activity against 4-methylumbelliferyl-palmitate.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme test for LAL activity. Diagnoses Wolman disease and cholesteryl ester storage disease.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood (EDTA) or dried Blood spot

Volume

3 mL whole blood or two circles dried blood spot

Specimen Container

Lavender top (EDTA) tube (whole blood) or Whatman Protein Saver Card 903 (dried blood spot)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 4 days