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HelpTest Code GAL3 Galectin-3, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.
Useful For
An aid in prognosis for patients diagnosed with heart failure
Risk-stratification of heart failure patients
An early indication of treatment failure and as a therapeutic target
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Galectin-3, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild reject; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |
Reference Values
<24 months: not established
2-17 years: ≤25.0 ng/mL
≥18 years: ≤22.1 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday; 9 a.m.
Analytic Time
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82777-Galectin-3
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GAL3 | Galectin-3, S | 62419-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 86202 | Galectin-3, S | 62419-7 |