Total Galactose

Total Galactose

Fortress Diagnostics manufactures, develops and supplies an extensive range of high quality neonatal screening tests for the detection of inborn errors of metabolism. 

The Total Galactose kit tests for Galactosemia, meaning “galactose in the blood”. Babies with this metabolic condition are not able to metabolize a certain type of sugar (galactose) found primarily in breast milk, cow's milk, and dairy products. When galactose can't be broken down and digested, it builds up in the tissues and blood in large amounts.