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Amino acids - urine; Urine amino acids
Special considerations
Failure to have the urine sample promptly evaluated in the laboratory alters the results of the test.
This test is ineffective if the baby is under 6 weeks old and has not been fed dietary
Urine
Screening infants for increased levels of amino acids can lead to early diagnosis of an inborn error of metabolism. If the condition is promptly treated, complications such as severe
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Review Date: 05/12/2011
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The
Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
