ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Galactose-1-Phosphate in Red Blood Cells : 0081296

Mnemonic: GAL1P RBC

Methodology: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Tue
Reported: 2-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  5 mL lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Transport:  5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 2 mL)

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  2 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Place tube on wet ice immediately after collection. DO NOT FREEZE.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Frozen or ambient specimens.

Stability:  Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Galactose-1-phosphate 0.0-1.0 mg/dL
 Galactose-1-phosphate (ug/g Hb) 0-53 ug/g Hb
 Galactose-1-phosphate (umol/g Hb) 0.00-0.20 umol/g Hb

CPT Code(s): 84378
 
 

 

 

 
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