G-1-P Quant (Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyl Transferase)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

G1PQ

Referral code

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Test information

Used for tranfused babies instead of G1PUT. Galactose-1-phosphate is the precusor that accumulates before the G1PUT enzyme deficiency If high suspicion index, place baby onto a galactose/lactose restricted diet until results back For known galactosaemia patient

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Must be sent to BCH within 24h collection

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Li Hep whole blood

Special requirements

WHOLE BLOOD

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital