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Galactokinase

Source Blood
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: Galactokinase
 
Specimen Requirements 1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST 

Minimum: 3 mL whole blood

It is recommended that patient go to ACH for specimen collection.
 
Specimen Handling Do NOT centrifuge; Do NOT freeze.

Send whole blood on ice; do not freeze.

If not collected at ACH, transport whole blood immediately to ACH on ice.

Sample MUST arrive before 14:00.
 
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.
 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Monthly
 
Alternate Name(s) Galactose Kinase; GALK; GK
Reference Interval Provided on test report.