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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocyte (Referred Test) (Synonym: Beta-Glucocerebrosidase, Gaucher, Glucocerebrosidase Deficiency, Glucosylceramidase Deficiency, Lysosomal Enzymes Panel) | ||
| Ordering Alert: | For those sites that routinely refer tests to Calgary zone labs, refer to Beta-Glucosidase, T-Cell The healthcare professional ordering this test must call the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) Biochemical Genetics Laboratory 780-407-8820 at least 24 hours in advance to inform the lab of, and obtain any necessary information pertaining to, location and timing of the collection. Connect Care Users: Order Lysosomal Enzymes (LAB4043), then select the enzyme(s) to be tested. If ordering through Requisition Entry, order the individual enzyme. | ||
| Collection Alert: | Before collection of specimens, call UAH Biochemical Genetics 780-407-8820. Collect Monday through Friday only (for rural sites, Monday through Thursday only), excluding holidays. Specimens should be collected early enough in the day to arrive in the UAH Biochemical Genetics Lab by 12:00 on day of collection. Consult with the lab if other arrangements are necessary. | ||
| Shipping and Handling Alert: | Ship whole blood at room temperature to the UAH Biochemical Genetics Lab to prepare the white cell pellet. Specimens must be received in the UAH Biochemical Genetics Lab by 12:00. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4720A | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Testing is referred out to Greenwood Genetic Center, please view Gaucher Disease: Beta-glucosidase Enzyme Analysis - Greenwood Genetic Center for further information regarding specimen requirements. Ensure that the collection tubes are completely filled. | ||
| Test Resources: | Submit request using the applicable requisition or Connect Care online order entry:
Please ensure all required information, including patient's clinical history/indication, is provided on the requisition. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out Specimens should be sent to UAH External Send Out bench (North) or ACH Genetics & Genomics (South). | ||
| Performing Site: | Referred out to Greenwood Genetic Center. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, May 5, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Aug 1 2022 12:00AM | ||
