Used for screening the form of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy caused by a deficiency of the activator protein for arylsulphatase A (or a prosaposin or saposin B deficiency).
Department
Specialist Biochemistry
Delphic Registration Code
SENB
Synonyms
Galactosylceramide suphate
Turnaround Time
6 weeks
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4.0
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.0
Aliquot Instructions
Sample Type
Plasma
Minimum Volume (ml)
2.0
Transport to Lab
Frozen
Test Method
Mass spectrometry
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz
Referred to SA Pathology, Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital
