Test directory: Galactose-1 Phosphate, RBC

Ordering Code5278
Test NameGalactose-1 Phosphate, RBC
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume3.5 mL
Collection InstructionsCompleted Mayo Biochemical Genetics Patient form required

Specimens collected following a meal can exhibit postprandial elevations. For infants, collect a specimen immediately prior to feeding to avoid this.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Frozen, Grossly hemolyzed
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time11 Days
Maximum Laboratory Time: 18 Days
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)
Reference Lab Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Galactose-1 Phosphate, RBCALLmg/dL

Reference ...
Reference Range:
Normal Range          < or = 0.9 mg/dL
Therapeutic Range     < or = 4.9 mg/dL
 
Additional Information:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics
determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA
requirements.  This test has not been cleared or approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
See report.
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Reference Range:
Normal Range          < or = 0.9 mg/dL
Therapeutic Range     < or = 4.9 mg/dL
 
Additional Information:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics
determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA
requirements.  This test has not been cleared or approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
See report..