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Test Code GATOL Galactitol, Quantitative, Urine

Useful For

Monitoring effectiveness of treatment in patients with galactosemia

 

Establishing a baseline level prior to initiating treatment for galactosemia

Reporting Name

Galactitol, QN, U

Specimen Type

Urine


Ordering Guidance


To monitor dietary ingestion of galactose, order GAL1P / Galactose-1-Phosphate, Erythrocytes.



Necessary Information


Patient's age is required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Genetics Test Information

This test may be used as an aid in the diagnosis of galactosemia.

 

Urinary galactitol is often not affected by acute dietary ingestion of galactose; therefore, it is not a substitute for galactose-1-phosphate in monitoring diet.

Reference Values

0-11 months: <109 mmol/mol creatinine

1-3 years: <52 mmol/mol creatinine

4-17 years: <16 mmol/mol creatinine

≥18 years: <13 mmol/mol creatinine

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82542

Method Name

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)