Galectin-3
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Galectin 3, Plasma
Test ID: CLHGAL3
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Immunoassay
Platform
ELISA
Report Includes
Galectin 3
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Clinical Utility
A galectin-3 test may be ordered for the identification of individuals with chronic heart failure at elevated risk of disease progression. Galectin-3 should not be used for diagnosis of heart failure.
Source: http://www.clevelandheartlab.com/tests/galectin-3/; Accessed 21-Oct-2016
Test Location
Cleveland Heart Lab, OH, USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gel-barrier tube (Tiger Top)
Acceptable
EDTA (Lavender Top Tube)
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Store transport tube refrigerated at 2-8oC until ready to ship.
Handling Information
Store serum or EDTA plasma at 2 – 8oC after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions provided with the Cleveland Heart Lab shipping box.
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Cleveland Heart Lab websiteGalectin-3
Stability
| Ambient | 22 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 22 days |
| Frozen | >1 year |
Additional Stability Information
Deep Frozen (-80°C): >1 year
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Present |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not serum or plasma (EDTA) |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Immunoassay
Platform
ELISA
Turnaround Time
5 days
Test Location
Cleveland Heart Lab, OH, USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Sep-2019