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
8 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
If overnight - 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
