Test directory: Galectin-3

Ordering Code 8628
Test Name Galectin-3
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw; DO NOT
SHAKE
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 22 Days
Refrigerated: 22 Days
Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria Hemolyzed
Avail. Stat NO
Methodology Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 6, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Galectin-3 ALL See report.