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Overview

Test order codeHelp: GALCW

Test name

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Galactocerebrosidase, WBC (GALCW)

Purpose of the test

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This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis

Condition

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How to order

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https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/606270#Specimen
Order URL Help: https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/index.html

Specimen source

Peripheral (whole) blood

Methodology

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Biochemical Genetics
EEnzyme assay
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Summary of what is tested

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Clinical utility

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Establish or confirm diagnosis

Citations

Clinical validity

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Not provided

Practice guidelines

  • ACMG ACT, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, Decreased galactocerebrosidase, elevated psychosine, Krabbe Disease (infantile form), 2022
  • ACMG Algorithm, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Algorithm, Krabbe disease: galactocerebrosidase deficiency, 2022
  • ACMG ACT, 2022
    American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Newborn Screening ACT Sheet, Decreased galactocerebrosidase, mildly elevated psychosine, Krabbe Disease (late-onset form), 2022
  • AAP, 2021
    Leukodystrophies in Children: Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment, Pediatrics (2021) 148 (3): e2021053126.

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