test (α-D-galactosidase)
Full name: |
test (α-D-galactosidase)
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Description: |
α-D-galactosidase is involved in the breakdown of trihexosylceramides and digalactosylceramides and is deficient in Fabry disease. |
Test type: |
Clinical
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Test specialty: |
Biochemical Genetics
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Test purpose: |
Post-natal Diagnosis
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Specimen: |
Peripheral (whole) blood on EDTA,
Skin fibroblasts
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Method category: | |
Method technique: | |
Laboratory: | |
Turnaround time (maximum): |
3 weeks in case of blood or 3 months in case of cultured skin fibroblasts
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Created: |
13 Nov 2023 - 12:27
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Changed: |
13 Nov 2023 - 12:36
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