Test Name: Disaccharide enzymes 
Alternate Test Names Disaccharidase Levels 
PLS Test Code BOR  Laboratory Histology (Anatomical Pathology) 
Specimen Biopsy Tissue  Analysis Performed On Duodenal Tissue Biopsy 
Container **Sterile container  Container colour Blue 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL)   Req Vol Paediatric (mL)  
Reference Ranges  
Turnaround Time Routine 2 Weeks  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed   Transport Frozen on dry ice 
Special Requirements Specimen must arrive Fresh. Do Not Fix. Wrap in PARAFILM and FREEZE. 
Patient Preparation  
Collection Instructions Collected by referring Physician. 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory Yes 
Ref Laboratory Name Royal Children's Hospital, Tel: Biochem (Core Lab) 03 9345 5906, Biochem 03 9345 5, Address: Laboratory Service, Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052 
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 13-Jun-2008 (Version: 1.05)