Galactose-1-Phosphate

Test information: If classical galactosaemia is suspected in a child that has had a red blood cell transfusion in the preceding 4 months, we would recommend requesting a urine galactitol or Galactose-1-Phosphate (from the child) or quantitative Galactose-1-phoshate uridyl transferase enzyme activity from both the child's biological parents.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Green Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

0.5ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Samples must only be taken Monday to Thursday mornings, immediately hand delivered to Clinical Chemistry before midday so they can send away the same-day. Please provide full clinical details.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8071

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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