Disaccharidases (Tissue)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DISC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0556

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Must read essential information on collection, storage and transport -click on the link below

Disaccharidase collection information

Transport

Do NOT place the biopsy on paper - this dries out the specimen and makes it unsuitable for analysis of enzymes.

Registration

TI Tissue

Laboratory

LabPLUS Special Techniques

Sample Stability

Immediately place biopsy in a small 2mL cup, sealed well, place cup in a dry, empty, 50mL urine pot. Place urine pot in larger pot, half fill with water, freeze and transport frozen to the laboratory. Keep frozen until analysis.

Synonyms

Intestinal disaccharidases, sucrose, sucrase, maltose, maltase, lactose, lactase

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Performed at least once per week

Specimen Type

  • Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Disaccharidase collection information

Last updated: 01/09/2026