Galectin-3, Serum Build info

Synonyms

• GALECTIN-3, SERUM
• LAB10549

Short Name

GALECTIN-3, SERUM

Procedure Master Number

LAB10549

Procedure ID

111602

Clinical Info

Aiding in the prognosis for patients diagnosed with heart failure
 
Risk-stratification of heart failure patients
 
An early indication of treatment failure and as a therapeutic target
Heart failure is a complex cardiovascular disorder with a variety of etiologies and heterogeneity with respect to the clinical presentation of the patient.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Serum Red
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
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	Special Container
Serum Red	Frozen (preferred)	365 days
	Refrigerated	24 hours

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

Monday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT

82777-Galectin-3

PDM

145902025

Results