There are other types of galactosemia, however, type 2 and type 3 galactosemia are not as severe as type 1. Other types are caused by different mutations. The screening for type 1 is mainly on that gene of the parents as well as the fetus during develop. Other forms of screening, would be to check urine sample for excess amount of galactose (Unic, 2015). The urine test is to check if there is excessive amount of galactitol (Prasad et al. 1998). The high amount of galactitol, which is a sugar alcohol that is derived from galactose, is a good indicator of accumulation of galactose. Other than testing the urine, physicians may check the placenta for any sign of galactose as the baby may excreted fluids into it. The effects of classical galactosemia are usually apparent after birth, thus being another way of
There are other types of galactosemia, however, type 2 and type 3 galactosemia are not as severe as type 1. Other types are caused by different mutations. The screening for type 1 is mainly on that gene of the parents as well as the fetus during develop. Other forms of screening, would be to check urine sample for excess amount of galactose (Unic, 2015). The urine test is to check if there is excessive amount of galactitol (Prasad et al. 1998). The high amount of galactitol, which is a sugar alcohol that is derived from galactose, is a good indicator of accumulation of galactose. Other than testing the urine, physicians may check the placenta for any sign of galactose as the baby may excreted fluids into it. The effects of classical galactosemia are usually apparent after birth, thus being another way of