BETA – GALACTOSIDASE, BLOOD

This test measures the level of Beta-Galactosidase, an enzyme that helps break down certain sugars. Low levels are associated with metabolic disorders such as GM1 gangliosidosis.

Also known asBeta-galactosidase (blood) Beta-galactosidase (blood)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

10 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
BETA – GALACTOSIDASE, BLOOD includes 2 parameters

  • Beta – Galactosidase
  • Beta-hexosaminidase A (reference Enzyme)

Test code

9996

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Heparin Whole BloodGreen Vacutainer8 ML

Specimen stability information

Heparin Whole Blood

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

10 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

BETA – GALACTOSIDASE, BLOOD

8400