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Test Code GAL1 GALAD Score, Serum


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum.

 

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: 

Preferred: Serum gel  

Acceptable:  Red top 

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial 

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL 

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Calculation of the GALAD (gender, age, alpha-fetoprotein L3% [AFP-L3], AFP, des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin) model score for hepatocellular carcinoma development in patients with chronic liver disease

Method Name

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum

 

Gender, Age, Alpha-fetoprotein L3% (AFP-L3), AFP, Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (GALAD) Model Score Calculation

Reporting Name

GALAD Model Score

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  5 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum

 

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

Not Applicable

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
GAL1 GALAD Model Score 96450-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
GAL1 GALAD Model Score 96450-2

NY State Approved

Yes