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Performance Comparison Between Conventional Fluorescent Spot Test and Quantitative Assay in Detecting G6PD Deficiency in Neonates
Objectives: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common enzymopathy worldwide. The fluorescent spot test (FST) is the conventional method for screening neonates for G6PD. However, it has limitations and quantitative assays such as the CareStart Biosensor 1 are being increasingly recommended. …