Galactose-1-Phosphate, Red Blood Cells
| Abbrev Code: | GALPHO | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3491 | Order Name: | Galactose 1 Phosphate RBC |
| Synonyms: | Galactosemia; Galactose 1 Phosphate | ||
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84378 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-9 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen must be tested within 72 hours of collection. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) on ICE Alternate Containers: Green (sodium heparin, no gel) on ICE |
| Collection Instructions: | DO NOT FREEZE. Place tube on wet ice immediately after collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or FROZEN specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 72 hours at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 81296 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Use to monitor treatment, response, and compliance with dietary restriction for patients with an established diagnosis of galactosemia.. This test is NOT recommended for galactosemia screening or diagnosis in persons with a positive newborn screen. |
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