Urinary citrulline

Examination of citrulline and its metabolism in urine can be used as a screening test for hereditary amino acid abnormalities. Increased concentration of citrulline in the blood can overflow the urine, and the amino acid urine mainly related to hereditary diseases has citrulline urine. Normal value of urinary citrulline: 2.3 ~ 46μmol / 24h (0.4 ~ 8.0mg / 24h). Urinary citrulline examination process: collecting the urine of the subject and detecting it by enzymatic method Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: No relevant information. Normal value: Urinary citrulline: 2.3-46μmol/24h Above normal: Citrullineemia (with mental retardation). negative: Positive: Tips: Do not exercise vigorously, maintain normal diet and rest. The middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Women in the menstrual period, cold patients are not suitable for this examination. Normal value 2.3 to 46 μmol/24 h (0.4 to 8.0 mg/24 h). Clinical significance Abnormal result Elevation: citrullineemia (with mental retardation). People who need to be tested People with incontinence, insomnia, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, and mental disorders. High results may be diseases: mental retardation considerations Before the test: Do not exercise vigorously, maintain normal diet and rest. At the time of examination: a part of the urine is discharged first to wash away the bacteria remaining in the urethra and the anterior urethra, and then the middle part of the urine is taken for examination. Inspection process The urine of the subject was collected and detected by enzymatic method. Not suitable for the crowd Not suitable for the crowd: women in the menstrual period, cold patients. Adverse reactions and risks No.

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