Unit Code 8333:
Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase (GALT), Blood
Useful For
Diagnosis of GALT deficiency, the most common cause of
galactosemia
Confirmation of abnormal state newborn screening results
Testing Guides and Forms
Method Name
Ultraviolet, Kinetic
See "Galactosemia Testing Algorithm" in Special Instructions
for additional information.
Reporting Name
Gal-1-P Uridyltransferase, RBC
Ordering Mnemonic
GALT
GPUT
Aliases
G-1-PU (Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase)
Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase, Blood
Galactosemia (verify which test)
Galactosemia Enzyme (verify which test)
GALT (Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase)


