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Research Article| Volume 1, ISSUE 2, P419-432, June 1981

Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism

  • Peter J. Howanitz
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    Corresponding author: Department of Pathology, Division of Clinical Pathology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York 13210
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    Assistant Professor of Pathology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center College of Medicine, Syracuse

    Assistant Director of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
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  • Joan H. Howanitz
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    Assistant Professor of Pathology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center College of Medicine, Syracuse

    Assistant Director of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
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      The laboratory diagnosis of neonatal disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, including hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, disorders of fructose metabolism, glycogen storage diseases, and galactosemia, is outlined.
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