Galectin-3
Test Code
92768
82777
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Galectin-3 - A galectin-3 test may be ordered for the identification of individuals with chronic heart failure at elevated risk of disease progression.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Range(s)
<17.9 ng/mL
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes.
4. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
5. Store and transport refrigerated.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 22 days
- Refrigerated: 22 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Reject Criteria
Hemolysis
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes.
4. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
5. Store and transport refrigerated.
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 22 days
Refrigerated: 22 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 22 days
Frozen: 1 year
Hemolysis