Test of Lysosomal Storage Diseases
| Test Code | LD |
|---|---|
| Test Summary | Detecting the GBA, ASM, GAA, GALC, GLA and IDUA enzyme activities by tandem mass spectrometry in Dried Blood Spots. |
| Turn Around Time | 4 - 7 days |
| Acceptable Sample Types | Dried Blood Spots |
| NY Approved | No |
*TAT starts after the sample and all required sample information is received at the processing laboratory.
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**The CPT codes listed are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association, and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
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Test Code:
LD
Test Description
Use MSMS to analyze 6 Lysosomal enzyme activity in Dried Blood Spots samples, including acid-β-glucocerebrosidase, acid-sphingomyelinase, acid-α-glucosidase, β-galactocerebrosidase, α-galactosidase A, α-L-iduronidase.
Indications for Testing
- Newborns.
- Children and adults with suspected Lysosomal Storage Disorder.
Condition Description
The lysosomal storage disorders (LSD) are a diverse group of inherited conditions caused by the defective function of specific lysosomal proteins. It is estimated that there are more than 50 different types. The disease course of these conditions is generally progressive, but the age of onset, nature and severity of symptoms can be variable between the disorders. Common symptoms of lysosomal disorders include hepatosplenomegaly, coarsening of facial features, short stature, corneal clouding, dysostosis multiplex and neurological regression. The combined prevalence of LSDs is estimated to be 1 in 7,000 births.
Test Methods and Limitations
Tandem mass spectrometry analysis can be coupled with liquid chromatography, a technique referred to as LC-MS/MS. In this methodology, chromatography is used to separate analytes of interest prior to measurement by the mass spectrometer. This separation reduces interference from matrix components and can also allow for the measurement of analytes that have the same mass (isobaric species), thereby improving analytical specificity compared to MS/MS.
Detailed Sample Requirements
Dried Blood Spots
| Collection Container(s) | Dried blood spot card |
|---|---|
| Collection | Follow kit instructions. Briefly, allow blood to saturate the card until indicated areas are filled and blood has soaked through the card. Air dry the card at ambient temperature for at least 3 hours.
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| Sample Condition | Follow the instructions provided with the collection set. Store the dried blood at ambient temperature for up to two days. If the specimen cannot be sent as soon as it is dry, the filter paper should be placed in a sealable plastic bag and stored in a refrigerator (≤ 8°C) or preferably in a freezer. |
| Shipping | Follow kit instructions. Double bag and ship overnight at ambient temperature. |