Galectin-3 : 92768

Test Code

GALE3 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

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