Galactitol (urine)
In galactokinase deficiency, there is a dramatic increase in urine galactitol.
| Tube | 08 (UR) - Urine |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0193 |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Bristol Southmead Hospital: 4 weeks |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Bristol Southmead Hospital.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: store in freezer. Minimum volume: 5 mL urine |
| Sample REQ | Urine |
| Ref. Range Notes | < 3m: 3 - 80 umol/mmol creatinine 3-12m: 10 - 65 umol/mmol creatinine 1 y: 6 - 22 umol/mmol creatinine 2-5y: 3 - 17 umol/mmol creatinine 6-14y: 2 - 10 umol/mmol creatinine 15+ : 2 - 4 umol/mmol creatinine |
| Units | umol galactitol / mmol creatinine |
| Telepath | GATU1R (adds SA1R) |
| ICE Codes | RGATU |
