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Procedure Name:Alpha-Glucosidase, Fibroblasts
Ulticare Name:
 
Testing Info:
Testing LocationSpecimen TypeCollection ContainerOptional ContainerPreferred VolumeMinimum Volume
ReferenceSkin fibroblasts or muscle biopsySterile Container 4 mm punch 

Specimen Processing:
Spec. TypeOptimal VolumeMinimum VolumeProcessing InfoStorage InfoSample StabilityShipping InstructionsReference Lab Setup
Skin fibroblasts or muscle biopsy4 mm punch Do not freeze.Refrigerate Refrigerate 

Reference Ranges:
ParameterSexPatient AgeReference Range
Cellular Protein  0.13-1.84 U/g

L / CPT Codes:
Lab Service Code(s)/(Qty):CPT Code(s):
 (1)88233
 (1)82657

Additional Details:
Test Availability: As Needed
Turnaround Time:30-45 days
Notes:Useful for delineating the reason for muscle wasting an ruling out Pompe's disease.

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