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Serum phenylalanine screening   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Phenylalanine; Phenylalanine - serum

What the Risks Are

Risks associated with venipuncture are slight:

  • Excessive bleeding
  • Fainting or feeling lightheaded
  • Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
  • Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
  • Multiple punctures to locate veins

Ency. home > Test > S > Serum phenylalanine screening

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