Sulphatide Level (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS SCP Biochemical Genetics

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BGA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

6290

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

LabPLUS Biochemical Genetics

Synonyms

Metachromatic leucodystrophy, MLD, Saposin B deficiency, Sulfatides, Sulphatides, Galactosylceramide suphate

Turnaround Time

12 weeks

Between 10 weeks and 12 weeks

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Centrifuge, separate and freeze plasma. Transport frozen.

Used for biochemical monitoring of MLD.

Turnaround time 10-12 weeks

Contact Information