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Values are valid only on day of printing. |
Diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type C
This test is not useful for Niemann-Pick disease type C carrier detection.
This is a diagnostic test for Niemann-Pick type C.
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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FIBR | Fibroblast Culture | Yes | Yes |
CRYOB | Cryopreserve for Biochem Studies | No | Yes |
When this test is ordered, a fibroblast culture and cryopreservation for biochemical studies will always be performed at an additional charge. However, for multiple lysosomal enzyme assays on a patient utilizing fibroblast culture, only 1 culture is required regardless of the number of enzyme assays ordered. If viable cells are not obtained within 10 days, client will be notified.
NIEM: Radiolabeled Lipid Extraction Using Thin Layer Chromatography
CRYOB: Fibroblast Subculture Followed by Cryopreservation and Storage