Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Galactosaemia Screening Test

Alias or Abbreviation:Gal-1 PUT
Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Paediatrics
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
Complex Reference Range:Contact IMD section BCH 0121 333 9942
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 3339999/SD *3155 Chem Lab Ext 9915, Met Lab Ext 9942 )
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:CHIC