Lysosomal Acid Lipase Activity, Blood Build info

Synonyms

• LYSOSOMAL ACID LIPASE ACTIVITY, BLD
• LYSOSOMAL ACID LIPASE ACTIVITY, BLD
• LYSOAL
• LAB10855

Short Name

LYSOSOMAL ACID LIPASE ACTIVITY, BLD

Procedure Master Number

LAB10855

Procedure ID

114218

Clinical Info

Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D) is a lipid storage disorder with two clinically distinct phenotypes, Wolman disease (WD) and cholesteryl ester storage disease (CESD).
The LAL-D test is used to evaluate patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency and support a diagnosis of disease.

Specimen Type

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender EDTA tube
Specimen: 3 mL whole blood (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Frozen
Stability:  7 Days Room Temperature
               14 Days Refrigerated
               28 Days Frozen
 

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
               14 Days Refrigerated
               28 Days Frozen
 

Methodology

Fluorometric Enzyme Assay This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Days Performed

Tuesday
 
TAT 6 - 14 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

82657
 
LOINC Code:  73958-1

PDM

1859709

Results