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Unit Code 8333:
Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase (GALT), Blood

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Method Description

GALT converts uridine diphosphoglucose (UDPG) to UDP-galactose. 

The amount of UDPG consumed is measured by oxidizing UDPG

with concomitant generation of NADPH from NADP (UDPG-

dehydrogenase), which is measured at 340 nm. (Beutler E, Baluda

MC: Improved method for measuring galactose-1-phosphate uridyl

transferase activity of erythrocytes. Clin Chim Acta 1966 March;

13[3]:369-379)

Performing Laboratory Location

Rochester

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