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Lab Test Dictionary

Galactose, Quantitative, Urine (GALU)

Methodology

Spectrophotometric; Kinetic


Synonyms

Galactokinase, Galactose, Galactosemia

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

varies

Standard TAT

8-15 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-1 mL Random Urine

Container Type

Sterile Container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 20 Days; Refrigerated: 20 Days; Frozen: 365 Days (Preferred)

Test Volume Required

1 mL Random Urine

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Random Urine

Processing Instructions

Must have physician complete the Mayo Biochemical Genetics Patient Information form (T602) and submit with specimen frozen.


CPT Codes

82760


Revised

01-05-18