Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC97786Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chitotriosidase Assay (CHITO)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test measures chitotriosidase enzyme activity in serum, which is useful for monitoring treatment in Gaucher and Fabry disease. It provides quantitative assessment of enzyme function within macrophages to help guide disease management.
Special Instructions
Specimens are time-sensitive and must be received within four days of collection. In warm weather, ship with cold packs. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1,000g prior to shipment.
Limitations
Specimens that are hemolyzed are rejected. In some cases, additional confirmatory or reflex testing may extend turnaround time. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Chitotriosidase (CHITO)
AnalyteChitotriosidase (CHITO) • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 38355-4
Result Codes
- 54133-4
- 11329-0
- 8670-2
- 42349-1
- 38355-4
- 62365-2
- 48767-8
- 59462-2
- 8251-1
- 50398-7
Result Turnaround Time
10-13 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge 15 minutes at 1,000g prior to shipment.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed specimens