Galectin-3
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is used to identify individuals with chronic heart failure who are at an increased risk of disease progression. Galectin-3 is a type of protein that can indicate the severity of heart failure.
- Galectin-3
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Galectin-3 - This test is used to identify individuals with chronic heart failure who are at an increased risk of disease progression. Galectin-3 is a type of protein that can indicate the severity of heart failure.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be recommended for patients who have been diagnosed with chronic heart failure and are being evaluated for their risk of the condition worsening.
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL serum. A simple blood draw is needed.
Test Resources
For more information, patients and healthcare providers can refer to relevant medical resources or consult with a healthcare professional.
2–5 business days
<17.9 ng/mL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 22 days
- Refrigerated: 22 days
- Frozen: 1 year
- Reject Criteria:
- Hemolysis
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
