Test & specimen information
Reducing substances
Overview
This test measures reducing substances and looks for suspected classical galactosaemia and other defects in galactose metabolism. Reducing substances ((glucose, lactose, maltose, fructose and galactose) are not normally present in urine. A blood galactoscreen is preferable for the diagnosis of galactosaemia.
Test type
Biochemistry
Turnaround time
1 working day
Cost
$20