Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Galactosaemia Screening Test
Alias or Abbreviation:Gal-1 PUT
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt
Test Code:G1PU
Sample Type:
Lithium Heparin Tube (Green top)Maximum Add on Time:N/A
Collection Conditions / Other Information:State, if applicable, last date of blood transfusion
LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Whole lithium heparin blood sample required - please refrigerate on arrival. (packed red cells can be sent but this must be stated on request form)
Reference Laboratory Details:Biomedical Genetics, Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, B'ham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Whittal Street,BHAM B4 6DH (Tel. 0121 0121 333 9942)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
