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Phenylketonuria
Alternate Names : PKU
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Phenylketonuria Test
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Blood is routinely drawn from newborn infants for testing. Blood is obtained by "heel stick" and collected on a special blotter paper. Routine testing includes phenylketonuria and blood type. Many hospitals include other tests such as thyroid function, hemoglobin S (sickle cell disease), or may test for other blood disorders (hemoglobinopathies). Testing can be tailored to the local population, taking into account race and ethnic background in determining what routine testing should be done.
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Phenylketonuria Test
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Blood is routinely drawn from newborn infants for testing. The three circles on the special blotter paper are smears of blood. Patient information and identification is included on the paper, and is sent to the state testing laboratory. Results are available within a few days.
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• Definition
• Phenylketonuria Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Phenylketonuria Symptoms & Signs
• Phenylketonuria Prevention
• Phenylketonuria Diagnosis & Tests
• Phenylketonuria Treatment
• Phenylketonuria Prognosis
• Phenylketonuria Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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