Test ID: AGAS
Alpha-Galactosidase, Serum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8784
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of hemizygous affected 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.
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
Anderson-Fabry Disease
Ceramide Trihexosidase
Fabry Disease
Fabry's Disease
Galactosidase, Alpha
GLA Deficiency
Alpha Galactosidase
Anderson Fabry Disease
Anderson-Fabry Disease
Ceramide Trihexosidase
Fabry Disease
Fabry's Disease
Galactosidase, Alpha
GLA Deficiency


