TRANSFERRIN ISOELECTROFOCUSING (TIEF) - (S)

Test Code: TIEF

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING OUT OF PROVINCE REFERRAL SAMPLES

Test Indications:  Screening for N-linked congenital disorders of glycosylation.
 
THIS TEST IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION.
 
The congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are a rapidly expanding group of metabolic syndromes with a wide spectrum of symptoms and severity. CDG type I is associated with disruption in the synthesis of the lipid-linked oligosaccharide precursor whereas CDG type II is linked to the malfunctioning trimming/processing of the protein-bound oligosaccharide.
 
This test is qualitative only. This test can NOT pick up rare forms of glycosylation disorders.
 
For an abnormal result, the sample will be sent to a reference lab for quantitation (reflex test). For out of province customer: the billing will be done accordingly.
 
Method: Transferrin isoelectric focusing on a polyacrylamide gel done by Metabolic Lab at HSC.
 
For questions/information: Call Metabolic Lab at 204-787-4530 and ask for the Biochemical Geneticist.  

_SH Biochemical Genetics Laboratory Requisition (R250-10-69)

A descriptive report will be sent.

Within 5 Weeks

If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
 
Reject due to: Gross hemolysis
 
Stability: 3 months refrigerated or frozen
 
Reflex test send to Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test ID: CDGN
CPT Code: 83789