| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) |
| Test Name: |
GLOBOTRIAOSYLCERAMIDE - U
Test Code:
GB3
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| Clinical Information: |
Alternate Name(s): GB3
Description: Measurement of globotriaosylceramide in the urine by LC-MSMS. Test Indications: This test is used to monitor patients with Fabry disease. This test can be helpful following the identification of a variant of unknown significance. Test Approval Requirements: F260-11-02 Biochemistry Approval for Test Referral Form |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 5.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 2.0 mL
Special Processing: Store and keep frozen. Specimen Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: Recommended |
| Referral: |
Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen to Metabolic Lab (HSC).
Send the original requisition or a clear copy with the sample. Referred Out Location: Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, CIUSSS de l’Estrie, Hôpital de Fleurimont, Quebec |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Method of Analysis: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MSMS)
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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