Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Galactose Screen

Ordering information:

Please note the patient will receive an account for $62.25 from VCGS for this test,and a partial rebate may be claimed back from Medicare. For further details regarding this, please contact VCGS directly.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

GALACT

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Lithium heparin no gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Send within 24 Hrs

Minimum Adult Volume:

9 mL

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Laboratory Use Only

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital

External Laboratory details...