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Galactose, Quantitative, Plasma

Test Code
19491


CPT Codes
82760

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 20 days
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Spectrophotometric/Kinetic

FDA Status
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule
Setup varies; Report available: 8-15 days


Clinical Significance
Screening for galactosemia.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.