MS-1601

A 26-year-old, first-time pregnant woman visits her doctor with worries about her baby’s health. She is currently 30 weeks pregnant. After discovering that her paternal grandmother had galactosemia, she has been researching the condition online. Her primary concern is whether her child could also be affected.

The doctor assures her that newborns are screened for galactosemia using a specific test, which can detect the condition early and allow for proper management.

What is the test that the doctor is referring to?