White Cell Preparation

Test Name
White Cell Preparation
Aliases
Leucocyte Prep, Lysosomal enzymes
Provincial Mnemonic
WBC prep - test can be ordered individually in meditech
LOINC Test Code
XNL00458-0
Description and Primary Use
Lysomal enzyme testing for detection of genetic disease
Reorder interval
Not yet defined
TAT
Not yet defined
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

Prearrange with Mass Spec Lab – Preparation only performed Monday to Thursday before 12 pm. Sample is processed and sent to Toronto Sick Kids for analysis.

Approval requires:

Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form.

Required Consultations
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

Collect Monday to Thursday before 12 pm in heparinazed vials. Keep whole blood at room temperature and deliver to Mass Spec Lab ASAP.

Criteria for Rejection

Plasma seperated from whole blood

Laboratory Service Area
Clinical Chemistry
Performing Laboratory / Site
Referred out of Province (Toronto Sick Kids)
Last Updated
19-Sep-19