REDUCING SUBSTANCE, URINE

What this test checks

Detects sugars (other than glucose) in urine. Used in screening for galactosemia and other rare inborn metabolic problems.

Why do people get this test?

Mainly used in newborns and children with suspected metabolic disorders.

When you should consider this test

• Newborn metabolic screen
• Suspected galactosemia
• Unexplained metabolic problems

How to prepare

Fresh urine sample.