Chitotriosidase Assay
Test Mnemonic
CHITO
CPT Codes
- 84999 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- CHITO
- Gaucher disease
Includes
- Ethnicity
- Patient History
- Family History
- Clinical Indication
- Chitotriosidase
- Interpretation
- Comments
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells and transfer to standard aliquot tube. Must be received in performing laboratory within four days of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
11 - 14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorometric enzyme assay |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens will be rejected. Specimens must be received in performing laboratory within four days of collection.