What is Ferric Chloride Test?
The Urine Ferric Chloride test is used for the presumptive diagnosis of Phenylketonuria. Besides this it also reveals drug overdoses as in case of aspirin.
Sample Type
The sample type collected for Ferric Chloride Test is: Urine
Preparation for Ferric Chloride Test
- No special preparation required
Why Get Tested for Ferric Chloride Test?
- The test is performed when symptoms of metabolic disorders appear like rapid or random weight gain or loss, abnormal bowel movements, fatigue and weakness
- To evaluate overdose of drugs like aspirin
- As screening test for Phenylketonuria
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