Chitotriosidase Asay CHITO

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Chitotriosidase Assay

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Chitotriosidase Assay

EPIC Order Name

Chitotriosidase Assay

Clinical Info

Elevated levels of chitotriosidase activity reflect excess lipid storage and may be useful in monitoring the treatment of Gaucher disease.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

2 mL serum (1 mL min)

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 2 mL serum (1 mL min)
 
Note:  Must be received within 3 days of collection

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated Serum

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Fluorometric enzyme assay

Days Performed

TAT: 11-14 Days

Performing Laboratory

Integrated Genetics

CPT

84999  
LOINC Code : 38355-4

PDM

1659366

Result Interpretation

Forms