DNPH (DINITRO PHENYL HYDRALAZINE) - QUALITATIVE, URINE

What this test checks

Tests urine for ketoacids that build up in certain inherited metabolic disorders.

Why do people get this test?

Used in newborn metabolic screening.

When you should consider this test

• Suspected metabolic disorder
• Newborn screening
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

Fresh urine sample.