Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Synonyms
Galactosemia; GALT deficiency; GALK deficiency; GALE deficiency; Galactokinase deficiency; Epimerase deficiency; UDP Epimerase deficiency
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday; 8 A.M.
Standard TAT
3-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Random Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
No preservative.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 28 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 28 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Random Urine
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Random Urine
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
03-31-19
Initials
SL