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Galactose-1-phosphate QUANTITATIVE is a blood test that examines the level of a chemical called GALT in your body, which is responsible for helping your body break down milk sugars. Galactosemia is a medical disorder caused by a low level of this chemical in the blood.

Why done? 

This test can help people with Galactosemia, Galactosemia-Duarte variant, and UDP-galactose-4-epimerase deficiency keep track of their diets.

Galactose is derived from lactose, found in milk and dairy products. GALT deficiency affects 1 in every 65,000 infants. The body cannot break down galactose without it. Therefore it accumulates in the blood. Continued milk consumption can cause:

• Ocular lens clouding (cataracts)
• Hepatic scarring (cirrhosis)
• Not thriving
• Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
• • Enlarged liver
• Disabilities of the
• Untreated, this illness can be fatal.

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for Galactose-1 Phosphate Quantitative Blood test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Aftercare

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Galactose-1 Phosphate Quantitative Blood test in Delhi: 

The Galactose-1 Phosphate Quantitative Blood test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.