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Test ID: AGAW    
Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnosis of Fabry disease in male patients

 

Verifying abnormal serum alpha-galactosidase results in male patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of Fabry disease

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request

Fabry disease is caused by deficient activity of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A and results in damage to multiple organs including the kidney, heart, and brain.

 

Treatment with enzyme replacement therapy is available for individuals with Fabry disease.

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

The following are available in Special Instructions:

-Fabry Disease: Newborn Screen-Positive Follow-up

-Fabry Disease Testing Algorithm

-Newborn Screening Act Sheet Fabry Disease: Decreased Alpha-Galactosidase A

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Alpha-Galactosidase, Leukocytes

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Alpha-Gal A
Alpha-Galactosidase A
Anderson Fabry Disease
Anderson-Fabry Disease
Ceramide Trihexosidase
Fabry Disease
Fabry's Disease
Galactosidase, Alpha
GLA Deficiency