Steroid Sulphatase Activity (Blood)

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Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS Biochemical Genetics

Testing Laboratory

SA Pathology Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BGA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

6290

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

3x EDTA required

Transport

Ambient, Urgent

Registration

LabPLUS SCP Biochemical Genetics.

    3x EDTA TUBES - Do Not Spin - Room Temperature - HAND DELIVER to BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS immediately during normal working hours with numbers - If after hours leave in Biochemical Genetics box at Room Temperature.
      If also requested for VLCFA - Do Not Spin - hand deliver all tubes to Biochemical Genetics.

      Separating

      Do not centrifuge

      Laboratory

      This blood can also be used for VLCFA if requested at the same time.

        If insufficient blood received continue with harvest and contact requestor for a targeted enzyme/disorder.

        Sample Stability

        24-48hrs at Ambient temperature

Synonyms

X-linked ichthyosis, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) sulphatase

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

6

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

6

Last updated: 22/05/2026