White cell enzymes

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White cell enzymes
WCE, Alpha-galactosidase, arylsuphatase A, galactocerebrosidase, beta-Hexosaminidase, MUGS

Whole blood (EDTA-red top), minimum 5ml. Please DO NOT take WCE samples on Friday. Sample must be kept at room temperature,  DO NOT refrigerate or freeze.

Samples should be received by the referral laboratory within 48hrs collection, and as such, should be sent via next-day delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: Samples without the minimum 5ml volume will not be referred for analysis as they will be rejected by the referral laboratory.

This test is referred to another centre: Willink Unit
Genetic Medicine
6th Floor, Pod 1
St Mary's Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 70 12137
Fax: 0161 70 12303

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

Used in the investigation of lysosomal storage disorders
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