Lysoglucosylceramide (glucosylsphingosine)

Description / Indication

Glucosylsphingosine / lysoglucosylcerebroside is a storageproduct in Gaucher disease. Its determination is useful in the diagnosis of Gaucher disease due to glucocerebrosidase (beta-glucosidase) deficiency or due to an activator protein (Saposin B) deficiency.

Method

UPLC-MS/MS

TAT

4 weeks

Price

€ 216

Materials:


Plasma

  • Amount: 500 µl.
  • Conditions: Dry ice.
  • Specifics: This test can only be performed in EDTA plasma (not in heparin plasma).