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Galactoscreen

Alternative Names:Beutler test
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT) activity
Galactoscreen
Laboratory:Molecular
Test Code:VCG
Registration Instructions:

Cost: $52

Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:1 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimen Requirements

At least 0.5 ml blood in a heparin (Green top) tube.

Collect whole blood specimen prior to any blood transfusion.

Transport Instructions:Store at 4C
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Store at 4'C
http://www.vcgs.org.au/pathology/sections/Metaboli
Assay Frequency:Daily
External Laboratory:Victorian Clinical Genetics Service