Patient's question:
Newborn heel prick test results said they didn't pass, phenylalanine is high, suggesting a retest. How high is this according to the doctor? Is the retest pass rate high? I just went for a retest yesterday and am awaiting the results. They also checked a urine sample, which was a bit high and needs retesting. Could this be phenylketonuria?Doctor's answer:
Based on the information you've provided, it is inferred that, combining the uploaded materials, there is a high phenylalanine level and issues in the urine test, suggesting the possibility of phenylketonuria. Regarding the recurrence of this condition, it is more likely to be due to generational inheritance. It is important to carefully examine this data to screen for the child's intelligence and determine if there is a possibility of intellectual disability caused by generational inheritance. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if the newborn heel prick test fails?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!