Test ID: GALU
Galactose, Quantitative, Urine
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8765
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Screening test for galactosemia*
*Positive test could be due to genetic or non-genetic conditions. Additional confirmatory testing is required.
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Galactosemia Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Spectrophotometric, Kinetic
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Galactose, QN, U
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Galactokinase
Galactose
Galactosemia
Galactose
Galactosemia


