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Aminoaciduria - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Aminoácidos en la orina; Aminoácidos urinarios

Definición:

Es una cantidad anormal de aminoácidos en la orina. Los aminoácidos son los pilares fundamentales de las proteínas en el cuerpo.

Este artículo aborda el examen utilizado para evaluar el aumento en las cantidades de aminoácidos en la orina.

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Forma en que se realiza el examen:

Se necesita una muestra de orina de toma limpia, que generalmente se hace en una clínica o en el consultorio médico.

Preparación para el examen:

No se necesita una preparación especial. No olvide informarle al médico sobre cualquier medicamento que usted o su hijo estén tomando o hayan tomado recientemente. Si este examen se le hace a un bebé que está lactando, verifique que el médico sepa qué medicamentos está tomando la madre lactante.

Lo que se siente durante el examen:

El examen involucra sólo una micción normal.

Razones por las que se realiza el examen:

Este examen se realiza para medir los niveles de aminoácidos en la orina. Hay muchos tipos diferentes de aminoácidos y es común que algunos de cada tipo se encuentren en la orina, pero el incremento en los niveles de aminoácidos individuales puede ser un signo de errores innatos del metabolismo.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/12/2011
  • Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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