"Guthrie" can refer to several things depending on the context:
- The Guthrie Test - A neonatal diagnostic test developed by Robert Guthrie in 1962 to screen newborns for phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited metabolic disorder. It uses a small blood sample from the infant's heel to detect high levels of phenylalanine that can cause brain damage if untreated. This test enables early diagnosis and treatment to prevent mental disabilities.
- Guthrie Health System - A not-for-profit integrated healthcare system based in Pennsylvania and New York, providing a range of health services including primary care, specialty care, surgical services, and more. It includes the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Medical Group.
- Woody Guthrie - A famous American folk singer and songwriter known for his influential music and political messages during the 20th century.
- Guthrie as a place name - It is also the name of a city in central Oklahoma, which was a former state capital.
If the inquiry is about a specific context, one of these interpretations applies. The most medically prominent meaning is the Guthrie Test for newborn screening of metabolic diseases.
