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Test Code GAL3 Galectin-3, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Frozen (preferred) 365 days
  Refrigerated  24 hours

Reference Values

<24 months: Not established

2-17 years: ≤25.0 ng/mL

≥18 years: ≤22.1 ng/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday

CPT Code Information

82777

Report Available

1 to 8 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject