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Test Details

Glycogen Storage Disease

General Info:

Description:

Glycogen Storage Disease is a group of inherited disorders associated with defects in enzymes involved in glycogen metabolism, causing abnormal storage of glycogen in cells and various symptoms depending on the specific enzyme affected. The test consists of clinical evaluation, biochemical testing, imaging, and genetic testing. Enzyme assays are employed to measure glycogen metabolism’s enzymatic activity, helping identify GSD.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Whole Blood

Container Type: 

Lavender EDTA

Volume: 

5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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