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HelpTest ID 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: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Probability of HCCSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC 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 |
Useful For
Calculation of the risk for patients with chronic liver disease to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Classification
Not ApplicableSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum
Not applicable
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see HCCGS / Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum
Calculation