Test ID: AGAS
Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8784
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of Fabry disease in males
Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Preferred screening specimen.
Enzyme testing is useful in identifying affected males. Enzyme levels for carriers are usually within the normal range. Order FABMS/88264 Fabry Disease, Full Gene Analysis for carrier testing.
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Fabry Disease Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Fluorometric
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Alpha-Galactosidase, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
a-Gal A
Alpha Galactosidase
Anderson Fabry Disease
Ceramide Trihexosidase
Fabry Disease
Fabry's Disease
Galactosidase, Alpha
GLA Deficiency
Alpha Galactosidase
Anderson Fabry Disease
Ceramide Trihexosidase
Fabry Disease
Fabry's Disease
Galactosidase, Alpha
GLA Deficiency
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