Sign in →

Test Code FABRZ Fabry Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies


Ordering Guidance


The recommended first-tier test for males with suspected Fabry disease is alpha-galactosidase A enzyme activity in blood or serum. Order either AGAW / Alpha-galactosidase, Leukocytes or AGAS / Alpha-galactosidase, Serum.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) tube or yellow top (ACD) tube

Acceptable: Any anticoagulant

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated

 

Acceptable:

Specimen Type: Blood spot

Supplies: Card - Blood Spot Collection (Filter Paper) (T493)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Collection card (Whatman Protein Saver 903 Paper)

Acceptable: Ahlstrom 226 filter paper, or Blood Spot Collection Card

Specimen Volume: 2 to 5 Blood spots on collection card

Collection Instructions:

1. An alternative blood collection option for a patient older than 1 year of age is finger stick.

2. Let blood dry on the filter paper at ambient temperature in a horizontal position for 3 hours.

3. Do not expose specimen to heat or direct sunlight.

4. Do not stack wet specimens.

5. Keep specimen dry.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated

Additional Information:

1. For collection instructions, see Blood Spot Collection Instructions in Special Instructions.

2. For collection instructions in Spanish, see Blood Spot Collection Card-Spanish Instructions (T777) in Special Instructions.

3. For collection instructions in Chinese, see Blood Spot Collection Card-Chinese Instructions (T800) in Special Instructions.


Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available in Special Instructions:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Molecular Genetics: Biochemical Disorders Patient Information (T527) in Special Instructions.

Useful For

Confirmation of a diagnosis of classic or variant Fabry disease in affected males with reduced alpha- galactosidase A enzyme activity

 

Carrier or diagnostic testing for asymptomatic or symptomatic females, respectively

Testing Algorithm

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-Fabry Disease: Newborn Screen-Positive Follow-up

-Fabry Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm

 

For more information, see Newborn Screening Act Sheet Fabry Disease: Decreased Alpha-Galactosidase A in Special Instructions.

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by DNA Sequencing

Reporting Name

Fabry Disease Full Gene Analysis

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Blood: 1 mL
Blood Spots: 5 punches-3 mm diameter

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Varies

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

14 to 20 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81405-GLA (galactosidase, alpha) (eg, Fabry disease), full gene sequence

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FABRZ Fabry Disease Full Gene Analysis 76036-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
53894 Result Summary 50397-9
53895 Result 76036-3
53896 Interpretation 69047-9
53897 Additional Information 48767-8
53898 Specimen 31208-2
53899 Source 31208-2
53900 Released By 18771-6