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Alternative Names:

Galactosidase A; alpha

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

AGA

Specimen Types:

Blood
Urine random

Container Types:

Guthrie card
EDTA 3 mL
Plain 70mL pot
EDTA 10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Guthrie card - dry ovenight before shipping

Whole blood - needs to arrive at SA Pathology within 48 hours of collection.

Blood AND 30 mL of Urine required.

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at Room Temperature

Keep the Blood at Room Temperature and Freeze the Urine.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Blood must be shipped at Room Temperature and be sent to SA Pathology within 48 hours of collection.

External Laboratory:

SA Pathology at Women's and Children's Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

NOTE: BLOOD must be at ROOM TEMP and URINE FROZEN. Therefore, need separate shipment.