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0051175
Galactosemia (GALT) Enzyme Activity and 9 Mutations
GALTPAN
Ordering Recommendation
Initial test to diagnose or rule out classic galactosemia. Recommended carrier testing for galactosemia.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA)
Specimen Preparation
Transport 2 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen or room temperature specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay/Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Single Nucleotide Extensions
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-10 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
One U/g Hb is equivalent to one umol/hour/gram of hemoglobin (umol/hr/g Hb).
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82775; 81401
Components
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Aliases
- GALT DNA
- Galactosemia Carrier Testing
- Galactosemia Confirmation Test
- Galactosemia genotyping
Galactosemia (GALT) Enzyme Activity and 9 Mutations
