Newborn Screening for G6PD Deficiency
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme known to be active in virtually all kinds of body cells. It is involved in the normal processing of carbohydrates, as utilized in glycolysis, to release energy. This enzyme plays a critical role in red blood cells by helping them function properly i.e. carry the oxygen from the lungs…