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GALACTOSEMIA SCREENING, BLOOD

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Rs 700 Rs 910

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4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube AND 4 mL (2 mL min.) CONTROL blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Avoid sample collection for 60 days post transfusion. Clinical and drug history must accompany sample.

Beutler Fluorescence Spot Test

Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report Next day

Galactosemia is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by inability to metabolize galactose which is derived from lactose (milk sugar). The accumulation of galactose can cause feeding problems, vomiting, sepsis, diarrhoea, dehydration and hypoglycemia. Cataracts and mental retardation develop gradually.

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Avoid sample collection for 60 days post transfusion. Clinical and drug history must accompany sample.

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