β-galactosidase (MPS )
- Description
- Fluorimetric enzyme assay
- Related condition
- Reference range
- Simultaneous assay controls quoted
- Synonyms
- Lysosomal, Mucopolysaccharidoses, β-galactosidase, MPS type IVB, Morquio B, MPS4B, MPSIVB
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Guy's Hospital
- Laboratory
- Biochemical Genetics
- Sample type and volume required
- 5 - 10 ml lithium heparin blood, Cultured cells, Prenatal diagnosis available
- Call in advance
- No
- Storage and transport
- Blood samples should reach the laboratory within 24 hours of collection; do not freeze or separate.
- Turnaround time
- 2 weeks from blood sample, additional 3 to 8 weeks (minimum) from cultured cells or skin biopsy (minimum)
- Contacts
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at Guy’s Hospital
Phone: 020 7188 2592
Email: MetabolicEnzymes@synnovis.co.uk
Genetics Department
Tower Wing – 5th Floor
Guy’s Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT