Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Acid Schingomyelinase Deficiency; ASM Deficiency; Niemann-Pick type A; Niemann-Pick type B; Niemann-Pick type C; Cerebral cholesterinosis; Cerebrotendinous cholesterosis; Van Bogaert-Scherer-Epstein syndrome; Sterol 27-hydrolase deficiency; Ketosterols; Beta glucosidase deficiency
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday; 8 A.M.
Standard TAT
2-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=65 Days
Test Volume Required
0.3 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
82542