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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujaya Chattopadhyay, M.D.[2]

Overview

Galactosemia satisfies the criteria for newborn screening successfully. Since most babies are born apparently healthy, there is a considerable window for prompt detection of the disease and appropriate intervention.

Screening

Galactosemia despite being incurable, qualifies for screening as early detection can prevent complications. [1] . Neonatal blood samples should be collected within 48 hours of birth, reach the laboratory within another 24 hours for the most accurate results.

Tests used to screen for galactosemia

Thus, screening for galactosemia is primarily based on estimation of galactose, galactose-1-phosphate and GALT in RBCs. Elevated galactose with absent GALT activity indicates classic galactosemia, some GALT activity points towards Duarte variant, while raised sugar with normal GALT suggests deficiency of galactokinase or epimerase.

References

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