Methodology
Spectrophotometric; Kinetic
Synonyms
Galactose; Galactosemia; Galactokinase
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
8-15 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 20 Days; Refrigerated: 20 Days; Frozen: 365 Days (Preferred)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Submit a Mayo Biochemical Genetics Patient Info form completed by the ordering physician with specimen frozen.
Comments
Screening for galactosemia.
CPT Codes
82760
Revised
10-14-18
Initials
SL