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26608 Plasma GL-3 (504662)

Plasma GL-3 (504662)
Test Code: PGL3SO
Synonyms/Keywords

​Fabrazzyme biomarker, Fabry disease biomarker

Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)

​Heparinized Plasma
​Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube (GTT)
​

​1 mL
​0.4 mL
​
Collection Processing Instructions

After centrifugation, plasma should be aliquoted and shipped frozen.

**REGIONAL CENTERS: All specimens should be sent to the main Marshfield Clinic lab for handling after collection.**

(SANOFI GENZYME RARE DISEASE PROGRAM) LabCorp needs to be called to arrange a special courier. Call (855) 522-2677 before 10 am for same-day pickup. Calls after 10 am will be scheduled for pick up the following business day. Tell them the account number (48021400) and number of specimens. State that they need to call (715) 221-6200 when they arrive, and we will bring sample(s) out to them (near dumpsters). Note the confirmation number in comments.​

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime


​​Heparinized​ Plasma
​

​Frozen
​3 months
​Refrigerated
​14 days
​​Ambient
​14 days
Rejection Criteria

Clotted or severely hemolyzed plasma samples.

Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test Performed​Methodology/Instrumentation

​​LabCorp
​Batched once every 30 days
GL-3 is extracted from plasma, separated by liquid chromatographic separation and quantitated by tandem mass spectrometry. 
Test Information

​This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.​  This test result should not serve as the sole basis for patient-specific clinical decision making. Please refer to prescribing information and/or Sanofi Genzyme Medical Information for additional information.

Reference Range Information

There are no established reference ranges.  Results are reported as micrograms/mL. 

Synonyms/Keywords

​Fabrazzyme biomarker, Fabry disease biomarker

Ordering Applications
Ordering ApplicationDescription

​Cerner
​Plasma GL-3

If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)

​Heparinized Plasma
​Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube (GTT)
​

​1 mL
​0.4 mL
​
Collection Processing

After centrifugation, plasma should be aliquoted and shipped frozen.

**REGIONAL CENTERS: All specimens should be sent to the main Marshfield Clinic lab for handling after collection.**

(SANOFI GENZYME RARE DISEASE PROGRAM) LabCorp needs to be called to arrange a special courier. Call (855) 522-2677 before 10 am for same-day pickup. Calls after 10 am will be scheduled for pick up the following business day. Tell them the account number (48021400) and number of specimens. State that they need to call (715) 221-6200 when they arrive, and we will bring sample(s) out to them (near dumpsters). Note the confirmation number in comments.​

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime


​​Heparinized​ Plasma
​

​Frozen
​3 months
​Refrigerated
​14 days
​​Ambient
​14 days
Rejection Criteria

Clotted or severely hemolyzed plasma samples.

Reference Range Information

There are no established reference ranges.  Results are reported as micrograms/mL. 

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test Performed​Methodology/Instrumentation

​​LabCorp
​Batched once every 30 days
GL-3 is extracted from plasma, separated by liquid chromatographic separation and quantitated by tandem mass spectrometry. 
For billing questions, see Contacts
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.