Urine methionine (Met)

Methionine is an essential amino acid containing sulfur and is closely related to the metabolism of various sulfur-containing compounds in the living body. Normal value: 5.4 ~ 13.4 μmol / d for newborns; 20 ~ 94 μmol / d for children; ~ ~ 60 μmol / d for adults. Before the test: prohibit strenuous exercise, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs: relax the body, eliminate the anxiety of nervousness, not suitable for the crowd: no Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Lack of loss of appetite, slowing of growth or no increase in weight, kidney enlargement and accumulation of iron in the liver can lead to liver necrosis or fibrosis. Normal value: Urinary methionine (newborn): 5.4-13.4 μmol/d Urinary methionine (child): 20-94 μmol/d Urinary methionine (adult): trace -60μmol/d Above normal: Cysturia, homocysteine, tyrosine metabolism, etc. negative: Positive: Tips: Do not exercise vigorously, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs. Normal value Newborn: 5.4 ~ 13.4 μmol / d; Children: 20 ~ 94μmol / d; Adult: Trace ~ 60 μmol / d. Clinical significance Abnormal result Increased: cystineuria, homocysteine, tyrosine metabolism and so on. Lack of loss of appetite, slowing of growth or no increase in weight, kidney enlargement and accumulation of iron in the liver can lead to liver necrosis or fibrosis. Person who needs to be tested Group of kidney abnormalities and other people. High results may be diseases: the same type of cystineuria precautions Before the test: prohibit strenuous exercise, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs. When checking: Relax your body and eliminate tension and anxiety. Inspection process The urine of the examinee is collected and examined by chemical methods. Not suitable for the crowd Generally not. Adverse reactions and risks No.

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