Test Code MANN Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes
Reporting Name
Alpha-Mannosidase, LeukocytesUseful For
Diagnosis of alpha-mannosidosis
This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for alpha-mannosidosis.
Method Name
Fluorometric
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACDOrdering Guidance
If clinically suspicious of an oligosaccharidosis, screening tests are available. Order either OLIGU / Oligosaccharide Screen, Random, Urine or LSDS / Lysosomal Disorders Screen, Random, Urine which includes a combined analysis of ceramide trihexosides, mucopolysaccharides, oligosaccharides, sulfatides, and total and free sialic acid.
Shipping Instructions
For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerate within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Collect specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood ACD | Refrigerated (preferred) | 6 days | YELLOW TOP/ACD |
Ambient | 6 days | YELLOW TOP/ACD |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
≥0.54 nmol/min/mg protein
Day(s) Performed
Preanalytical processing: Monday through Saturday
Assay performed: Friday
CPT Code Information
82657
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MANN | Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes | 24053-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
35639 | Alpha-Mannosidase, Leukocytes | 24053-1 |
35640 | Interpretation (MANN) | 59462-2 |
35641 | Reviewed By | 18771-6 |