Condition
Phenylalanine - serum
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Serum phenylalanine screening is a test for the disease phenylketonuria (PKU).
- The test detects abnormally high levels of phenylalanine.
Alternative names
Phenylalanine; Serum phenylalanine screening
Definition
Serum phenylalanine screening is a test for the disease phenylketonuria (PKU). The test detects abnormally high levels of phenylalanine.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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