Laboratory Medicine Program

N-Acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase
(NAG)

Clinical Decription:
This assay is based on 3-Cresolulfonphthaleinyl-N-acetyl-B-D-glucosaminide, sodium salt, being hydrolyzed by N-acetyl-B-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) with the release of 3-cresolsulfonphthalein, sodium salt (3-cresol purple), which is measured photometrically at 580 nm.
<br/><em>Boehringer Mannheim NAG package insert.</em>

Method: EIA; EIA

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
1 - 24 umol/h/mmol creatinine

Specimen Type: screw cap container,sterile,90ml
Volume: 10 mL (minimum: 10 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on request, but must be a minimum of 25 samples, 4 week prior arrangement.

Turnaround Time: 20 days

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