title: A practical approach to the investigation of amino acid disorders.
abstract: We have, in this paper, highlighted some of the common problems in amino acid analysis in our experience and listed the possible causes for increases in specific amino acids in urine--together with guidance on appropriate follow-up investigations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Chemistry, Children's Hospital, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000592:Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000652:urine; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013048:Specimen Handling
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids