Flashcards in Amino Acids Deck (5)
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PKU- Overflow
Enzyme deficiencies cause a phenylalanine increase in blood and phenyl components in urine; from an Overflow of plasma levels above the renal threshold
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PKU-Renal
Plasma levels are normal, but renal threshold/reabsorption is lowered, multiple Amino Acids increased in urine
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Amino Acid Screening Tests
Thin Layer chromotography, Urine color tests, Guthrie microbiological test
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Quantitative Tests
Ion-exchange chromotography, HPLC, Gas Chromotography Mass Spectrophotometry
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