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Phenylketonuria : Tests

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Tests could include:
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) Screening Test
  • Biopterin measurement
  • Neopterin measurement
  • Tyrosine measurement

Tests Overview Articles

Phenylketonuria
PKU can be easily detected with a simple blood test. Most states require a PKU screening test for all newborns.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2009
Phenylketonuria
The primary diagnostic test for PKU is the measurement of phenylalanine levels in a drop of blood taken from the heel of a newborn baby's foot. This screening procedure is referred to as the Guthrie test (Guthrie bacterial inhibition assay).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Phenylketonuria
The primary diagnostic test for PKU is the measurement of phenylalanine levels in a drop of blood taken from the heel of a newborn baby's foot. This screening procedure is referred to as the Guthrie test (Guthrie bacterial inhibition assay).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Phenylketonuria
The primary diagnostic test for PKU is the measurement of phenylalanine levels in a drop of blood taken from the heel of a newborn baby's foot. This screening procedure is referred to as the Guthrie test (Guthrie bacterial inhibition assay).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Phenylketonuria
PKU must be detected shortly after birth. Although children with PKU appear normal at birth, they already have high phenylalanine levels.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Serum phenylalanine screening
Serum phenylalanine screening is a blood test to look for signs of the disease phenylketonuria(PKU). The test detects abnormally high levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine.The test is usually included in routine screening tests, which are d...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2009
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