GALACTOKINASE, BLOOD
| Synonyms: | Galactokinase (RBC); Galactokinase Deficiency; Galactosemia |
| Computer Code: | (MGALA) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL (EDTA lavender top tube preferred; sodium heparin and lithium heparin green top tube acceptable). Deliver immediately after collection to Special Chemistry area. Must arrive prior to 1500. *Requires informed consent. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain whole blood, refrigerated. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | N/A |
| Routine TAT: | 10 days |
| Stat TAT: | |
| CPT Code(s): | 82759 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |