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Galactosaemia Screen

Lithium Heparin

Test	Galactosaemia Screen
Common Abbreviations	G1PUT
Profile	NA
Tube type	Lithium Heparin
Clinical Indication	Investigation of galactosaemia. Common clinical history can include lethargy, poor feeding, vomiting, jaundice, failure to thrive and liver failure.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Whole blood
Minimum Volume	0.5mL
Special Precautions	Results will be invalid if the patient has recently had a transfusion
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	7 days
Laboratory	St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 5806
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.