Galactitol
Label Mnemonic: GALACU
Epic code: LAB3188
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Random Urine
Collection Medium:
Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 5 mL collected in a Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)
Absolute Minimum: 2 mL collected in a Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)
Testing Schedule:
Test performed once per week.
Turn Around Time:
1-2 weeks upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
<1 year:       <2 - 78 mM/M creatinine
1 yr - 6 yrs:  <2 - 36 mM/M creatinine
>6 yrs:        <2 - 19 mM/M creatinine
Methodology:
Isotope Dilution by GC/MS
CPT Code:
82542