FIGLU Test

A urine test for formiminoglutamic acid, an intermediate metabolite in L-histidine catabolism in the conversion of L-histidine to L-glutamic acid. It may be an indicator of vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency or liver disease.

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.625.300, E05.200.625.300

MeSH Unique ID: D005365

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• FIGLU Tests
• Test, FIGLU
• Tests, FIGLU
• Formiminoglutamic Acid Test
• Acid Test, Formiminoglutamic
• Acid Tests, Formiminoglutamic
• Formiminoglutamic Acid Tests
• Test, Formiminoglutamic Acid
• Tests, Formiminoglutamic Acid

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Hematologic Tests
FIGLU Test

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Hematologic Tests
FIGLU Test