Description
Galactose 1-phosphate, G-1-P
Request a test
To request this test please send sample with a request providing patient ID (three identifiers), specimen information, assay required, relevant clinical details and sender information. Before sending sample please read details on requesting and labelling by clicking on the link. Please also refer to any additional information provided for this test.
Additional information
For the diagnosis of galactoseamia please select Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase. This test is for monitoring and confirming low enzymology levels only. Has the patient had a blood transfusion within the last 4 months. If so please contact the lab on x2509.
Sending address
Chemical Pathology Reception
Level 1, Camelia Botnar Building
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Chemical Pathology
Sample requirements
minimum 2ml Lithium Heparin whole blood
Reference range
see report or contact laboratory
Turnaround time
30 days
Disease / group
disorder of galactose metabolism
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required