The Beutler test, also known as the fluorescent spot test, is a
screening test used to identify enzyme defects.
[Beutler E, Mitchell M. New rapid for the estimation of red cell galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase activity. J Lab Clin Med 1968;72:527-532.]
Uses
It can be used in screening for:
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galactosemia
Galactosemia (British galactosaemia, from Greek γαλακτόζη + αίμα, meaning galactose + blood, accumulation of galactose in blood) is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize the sugar galacto ...
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glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD), which is the most common enzyme deficiency worldwide, is an inborn error of metabolism that predisposes to red blood cell breakdown. Most of the time, those who are affected have no symptoms. ...
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Further reading
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Blood tests
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