A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Galectin-3 : 92768
Test CodeGALE3 or 92768
CPT Codes
82777
Instructions
Serum separator tube or plain red.
Transport Container
Serum: Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw (Do not shake) and allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge for 10 minutes. If serum separator, transport. If plain red, transfer 1 mL serum into a standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 22 days; Refrigerated: 22 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
< 17.9 ng/mL
Clinical Significance
A galectin-3 test may be ordered for the identification of individuals with chronic heart failure at elevated risk of disease progression.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics