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Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase Biochemical Phenotyping, Erythrocytes
Test Code10177
CPT Codes
82775
Includes
Depending upon results, this testing may automatically reflex to a quantitative GALT level test, Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase (GALT), Blood, which has an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Please document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file.
Patient's age is required.
Note: A quantitative galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase level (GALT/Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase, Blood) is required for accurate interpretation.
Patient's age is required.
Note: A quantitative galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase level (GALT/Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase, Blood) is required for accurate interpretation.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Isoelectric Focusing (IEF)
Setup Schedule
Thursday Morning
Report available: 8 Days
Report available: 8 Days
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Clinical Significance
Determining the biochemical phenotype for galactosemia when enzymatic and molecular results are incongruent.
