GALT
Galac-1-Phosphate Uridyl Transferase
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3741
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
7 mL
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Collection Procedure:
COLLECT BLOOD ON ICE (DO NOT FREEZE).
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 5 days
Room temperature - unacceptable
Frozen - unacceptable
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82775 - Galactose-1-Phosp Uridyltransfera (EAP 30021541)
Method:
Enzymatic/Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Significance:
Initial test to diagnose or rule out galactosemia.