PKU
(a.k.a phenylalanine)
Test Code: PKU
Tube type: Guthrie Card
Other acceptable tube types
SST (yellow)
Special instructions
None
Phenylalanine targets for PKU patients
up to 5 years: 150 - 350
5 - 10 years: 150 - 500
>10 years: 150 - 700
Female pregnant or trying to conceive: 100 - 250
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Units
µmol/L
Turnaround Time
7
days
Department: Biochemistry