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Test ID: BGL
Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

8788

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnosis of Gaucher disease

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request

Preferred specimen for diagnostic testing. Not recommended for carrier detection; instead order GAUW/81235 Gaucher Disease, Mutation Analysis, GBA.

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

Beta-Glucosidase, Leukocytes

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Acid Beta-Glucosidase
Beta-Glucosidase
Gaucher Disease (not specific)
Gaucher Disease, if test not specified always order 8788
Gaucher's Disease
Gauchers Disease
GBA Deficiency
GD 1
Glucocerebrosidase
Glucocerebrosidase Deficiency
Glucosidase, Beta