Carrier detection in ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency

Hokanson, J.T.; O'brien, W.E.; Idemoto, J.; Schafer, I.A.

Journal of Pediatrics 93(1): 75-78

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3476
PMID: 650350
Document Number: 130988
A new technique for carrier detection in the X-linked ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency is presented for use in an affected family. Oral protein load followed by blood and urinary assays of ammonia, orotic acid and urea cycle enzymes is described. This technique replaces older invasive liver and intestinal biopsies.

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