Glutaryl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase* Activity Assay (Fibroblasts)
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* A.k.a. glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase, GCDH, GCD.
Price: $400.00
CPT Code: 82658
Availability: Mon. - Fri., 0800 - 1700
Turnaround Time: 2 -3 months (depending on growth rate of cultured cells).
Minimum Volume: Two T-25 flasks of confluent fibroblasts, with plug-seal caps, completely
filled with media. Fibroblasts must be mycoplasma-free.
NOTE: An additional fee of $460 will be charged for skin specimens that have not
been cultured into confluent fibroblasts before shipment.
Specimen Handling: Send flasks in a Styrofoam box at room temperature. Please include passage
number (if known) and any relevant information about the patient.
Interpretive Reference Range: 6.5 – 17.4 nanomoles CO2/hour/mg protein (subject
to interpretation).
Use: Diagnosis of glutaric acidemia type I (GA I).
Methodology: CO2 release assay.
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GA I & GA II (MADD) testing in fibroblasts:
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Please note: Clinical mutation analysis for GA I and GA II (MADD) is performed by
the UCD DNA Diagnostic Laboratory.
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