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Galactose Screen (Blood)
Alternate Names
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Gal-1 P Uridyl Transferase, Galactosaemia Screen |
Test Code
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GALACT |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) ![]() |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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For the diagnosis of GAL-PUT deficiency. Other forms of galactosaemia will not be detected. |
Collection Instructions
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Patient must not be transfused before specimen collection. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Twice per week |
Min Test Volume
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500uL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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LHNG |
CSR Instructions
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WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
|
Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Metabolic Lab, VCGS |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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