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HelpTest Code GAL2 Probability of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Â 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 risk for patients with chronic liver disease to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum
Calculation
Reporting Name
Probability of HCCSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
Not ApplicableLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GAL2 | Probability of HCC | 96709-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GAL2 | Probability of HCC | 96709-1 |