Referred Tests
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Test ID: GALCW
Galactocerebrosidase, Leukocytes
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:
-Newborn Screen Follow-up for Krabbe Disease: Galactocerebrosidase
-Newborn Screen Follow-up for Krabbe Disease: Galactocerebrosidase and Psychosine
-Newborn Screening Act Sheet Krabbe Disease: Decreased Galactocerebrosidase
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Advisory Information
This test will not detect carrier status. For differentiating alterations from disease-causing variants in affected patients and for carrier detection in family members, molecular sequencing of the GALC gene is necessary. Order KRABZ / Krabbe Disease, Full Gene Analysis and Large (30 kb) Deletion, PCR, Varies.
Shipping Instructions
For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerate within 96 hours of collection to be stabilized. Collect specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A) or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
- Informed Consent for Genetic Testing
- Biochemical Genetics Patient Information
- Newborn Screening Act Sheet Krabbe Disease: Decreased Galactocerebrosidase
- Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Spanish)
- Newborn Screen Follow-up for Krabbe Disease: Galactocerebrosidase
- Newborn Screen Follow-up for Krabbe Disease: Galactocerebrosidase and Psychosine
- Newborn Screen Follow-up for Krabbe Disease: Galactocerebrosidase, Psychosine, and GALC 30kb Deletion
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.Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) in Special Instructions
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD | Refrigerated (preferred) | 4 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |