Test ID: GAL3
Galectin-3, Serum
Method Description 
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
The galectin-3 assay is a diagnostic, quantitative 2-site manual ELISA validated for use in human sera. The capture monoclonal antibody (rat IgG2a) is immobilized on 96-well plates while the detection antibody utilizes a mouse monoclonal antibody that targets the human galectin-3 protein and is conjugated with horseradish peroxidase. This is an FDA 510K cleared in vitro diagnostic device. (Package insert: BGM Galectin-3 Assay, 03/09/2011, BG Medicine, Inc., Waltham, MA)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
1 day
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
3 days
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
14 Days
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Rochester
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