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Unit Code 88877:
GALT Gene, Full Gene Analysis

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Useful For

Identifying mutations in individuals who test negative for the common

mutations and who have a biochemical diagnosis of galactosemia

or GALT enzyme values indicative of carrier status

Special Instructions and Forms

• Galactosemia Testing Algorithm 

Method Name

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification/DNA sequencing is utilized to test for the presence of a

mutation in all 11 exons of the GALT gene. (PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)                       See "Galactosemia Testing Algorithm" in Special Instructions for additional information.

Reporting Name

GALT Gene, Full Gene Analysis

Ordering Mnemonic

GALTMS

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