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Galactose, Quantitative

Order Code
872518
CPT
82760
Test Details
Synonyms

Galactokinase, Galactosemia

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometric, Kinetic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures galactose levels in blood. Used to detect galactosemia.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 20 days
Refrigerated 20 days
Frozen 365 days
Order Code
872518
CPT
82760
Test Details
Synonyms

Galactokinase, Galactosemia

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometric, Kinetic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures galactose levels in blood. Used to detect galactosemia.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 20 days
Refrigerated 20 days
Frozen 365 days