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Galactose-1-Phosphate, Quantitative

Source Blood
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: G1P Quant
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL dark green top sodium heparin tube, NOT PST

Minimum 3 mL whole blood

It is recommended that patient goes to ACH for specimen collection.

Specimen Handling

Do NOT centrifuge; Do NOT freeze.

Send whole blood on ice; do not freeze. Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.

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

Sample MUST arrive before 14:00.

 
Additional Information
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Monthly
 
Alternate Name(s) Alpha-D-Galactose 1-Phosphate; Galactopyranose 1-Phosphate
 
Reference Interval Provided on test report.