Galactose (Sugar Chromatography)
| Source |
Urine |
| Mnemonic |
GALAC |
| Specimen Requirements |
10 mL random urine
Pediatric: 5 mL |
| Specimen Handling |
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| Additional Information |
Testing for reducing substances, including galactose, is performed in a Metabolic Screen, the preferred initial screening procedure. If positive, further identification will be performed. Only if galactose is specifically requested should this test (GALAC) be ordered. |
| Testing Location |
ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab |
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