Scott Baio Baby Tested False Positive for the Potentially Fatal GA-1

The baby of Scott Baio and Renee, Bailey DeLuca, does not have GA-1, a metabolic disorder, despite initial tests that showed a false positive result. Scott Baio has come out publicly to discuss how devastating the original, false positive test was for his family.

Scott Baio Baby and GA-1 Scare

When Scott Baio baby and Scott Baio's wife returned home, they came home with the news that their new baby tested positive for GA-1, a metabolic disorder that can be fatal. The GA-1 tests were providing the doctors with conflicting negative and positive information, in the blood and urine.

Scott Baio Baby

Scott Baio's baby Bailey DeLuca was born in November of 2007. Baby Bailey DeLuca was born prematurely. Baby Bailey DeLuca does not have GA-1.

What is GA-1?

GA-1 is a metabolic disorder, specifically an organic acid disorder. GA-1 stands for glutaric acidemia, type 1 (Newbornscreening.com). GA-1 keeps the body from breaking down certain amino acids when they eat.

GA-1 can cause a lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting and muscle tone, according to Newbornscreening.com.

Approximately "one in every 40,000 white babies in the United States is born with GA-1." (Newbornscreening.com)

GA-1 and Genetic Testing

A test for GA-1 is one of the genetic tests that may be performed as part of genetic testing during pregnancy. In order to run a test for GA-1, an amniocentesis may be used. Both pregnancy genetic testing and an amniocentesis can cause possible ethical and religious dilemmas for expecting parents.

Treatments for GA-1

GA-1 is a metabolic disorder that can be treated with medications and diet. One dietary approach to treading someone with GA-1 is to eliminate certain protein-rich foods including eggs, dried beans, fish, legumes nuts, peanut butter, red meat, dairy products and poultry.

Those suffering from GA-1 also need to eat frequent meals, find some sources of protein, and have regular blood tests.

For more information about glutaric acidemia, parents can contact the International Organization for Gluratic Acidemia.

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