Determination of phenylalanine in blood by tandem mass spectrometry (TMS)
Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid.
This test is a key tool for diagnosing phenylketonuria (PKU), one of the most common and well-characterized inherited metabolic disorders. If left untreated, PKU can cause progressive and irreversible brain damage and severe intellectual disability.
TMS provides high analytical accuracy and reduces the likelihood of false-positive results.