Beutler test

The Beutler test, also known as the fluorescent spot test,[1] is a screening test used to identify enzyme defects.[2][3][4]

Beutler test
SynonymsFluorescent spot test
Purposeused to identify enzyme defect

Uses

It can be used in screening for:

References
  1. Markić J, Krzelj V, Markotić A, et al. (August 2006). "High incidence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in Croatian island isolate: example from Vis island, Croatia". Croat. Med. J. 47 (4): 556–70. PMC 2080441. PMID 16909453.
  2. Beutler E, Baluda MC. A simple spot screening test for galactosemia. J Lab Clin Med 1966;68:137-141.
  3. Beutler E, Baluda M, Donnell GE. A new method for the detection of galactosemia and its carrier state. J Lab Clin Med 1964;64:695-705.
  4. Beutler E, Mitchell M. New rapid for the estimation of red cell galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase activity. J Lab Clin Med 1968;72:527-532.
  5. Fujimoto A, Okano Y, Miyagi T, Isshiki G, Oura T (1999). "Mass screening of galactosemia: improved Beutler Test using automated quantitative fluorescence assay". Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health. 30 Suppl 2: 69. PMID 11400789.
  6. Fujimoto A, Okano Y, Miyagi T, Isshiki G, Oura T (June 2000). "Quantitative Beutler test for newborn mass screening of galactosemia using a fluorometric microplate reader". Clin. Chem. 46 (6 Pt 1): 806–10. doi:10.1093/clinchem/46.6.806. PMID 10839768.
  7. Kirimlidis S, Politis E, Drossos C, Scaloumbakas N, Papaioannou M (November 1965). "Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency in Greece. Study by using a modification of Beutler and Fair- banks spot test". Helv Paediatr Acta. 20 (5): 490–6. PMID 5895109.
  8. DERITIS L (April 1963). "The Fairbanks and Beutler Test for the Routine Detection of Erythrocyte Deficiency of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase". Riv Clin Pediatr (in Italian). 71: 242–4. PMID 14074804.

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