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GALACTOSEMIA QUANT

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2337    Geisinger Epic ID:  20814

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole Blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5 mL sodium heparin whole blood; minimum 5 mL.


Special notes: 

This test can only be collected Monday through Thursday. It must be collected after 9 a.m. and be recieved in Referred Tests the same day before 2 p.m.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

This test can only be shipped Monday through Thursday and be delivered next morning.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82775
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Galactosemia quantification.


Synonyms: 

GALQ


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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