Other Tests
The term "Guthrie test" is sometimes used in a broader sense to describe dried blood spot testing, which can be used to test for several other conditions. The filter cards are sometimes called "Guthrie cards".
The sample for guthrie test in the UK is analyzed for the following conditions:
- Phenylketonuria all UK areas.
- Congenital hypothyroidism all UK areas.
- Cystic Fibrosis most UK areas.
- MCAD Deficiency fewer UK areas.
- Sickle Cell Disease fewer UK areas.
The sample for the Guthrie test in New Zealand is analyzed for 28 conditions:
- Amino acid disorders (14 disorders, including PKU and MSUD)
- Fatty acid oxidation disorders (9 disorders)
- Galactosaemia
- Biotinidase deficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Congenital hypothyroidism
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