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Reporting Name
Galectin-3, SUseful For
Aiding in the prognosis for patients diagnosed with heart failure
Risk stratification of patients with heart failure
An early indication of treatment failure and as a therapeutic target
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reference Values
<24 months: Not established
2-17 years: ≤25.0 ng/mL
≥18 years: ≤22.1 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday
CPT Code Information
82777
Method Description
The galectin-3 assay is a diagnostic, quantitative 2-site manual enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) validated for use in human sera. The capture monoclonal antibody (rat IgG2a) is immobilized on 96-well plates, while the detection antibody utilizes a mouse monoclonal antibody that targets the human galectin-3 protein and is conjugated with horseradish peroxidase. This is an FDA 510K-cleared in vitro diagnostic device.(Package insert: BGM Galectin-3 Assay, BG Medicine, Inc. 05/2015)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.