Glucocerebrosidase (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Gaucher's Disease
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $423.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to-date cost.
Ordering Information	This test is performed only as a confirmatory test after elevated glucosylsphingosine result. This test is not covered by the Genzyme DBS kit.
Collection Instructions	This test is time critical. Specimen must ONLY be collected on TUESDAY AFTERNOONS in order to reach the referral laboratory within the required timeframe (48 hours). Blood collected on other days may attract additional costs for interstate transportation or require a recollection.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWP, EW, CR
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes