URINE METABOLIC DISORDERS (Branched Chain Amino Acid, Trypthopan, Cystine Disorders) Flashcards
What is the most common IEM in the Philippines, characterized by the absence of branched-chain a-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKD)?
MSUD
What ketoacids are increased in MSUD?
Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine
What is the urine odor associated with MSUD?
Caramelized sugar, Maple syrup, Curry
What is sensitive and specific for MSUD?
Alloisoleucine > 5 umol/L
What is the positive result for the screening test 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) for MSUD?
Yellow turbidity/precipitate
What is the confirmatory test for MSUD?
Plasma amino acid testing, Molecular tests
What odor is associated with isovaleric acidemia?
Sweaty feet
What substance causes the odor in isovaleric acidemia?
Isovalerylglycine
What test detects methylmalonic acidemia?
p-Nitroaniline test
What is the positive color for methylmalonic acidemia in the p-nitroaniline test?
Emerald green
What disorders are associated with tryptophan metabolism?
Indicanuria, Argentaffinoma
What is the urine color after air exposure in indicanuria?
Indigo blue
What conditions are commonly associated with indicanuria?
Hartnup disease, Intestinal disorders
What is the positive result for Obermayer’s test for indicanuria?
Violet color
What tumor produces serotonin that is metabolized into 5-HIAA?
Argentaffinoma
What is the positive result for the FeCl3 screening test for argentaffinoma?
Blue-green
What foods should be avoided 3 days prior to argentaffinoma screening?
Bananas, Pineapples, Tomatoes, Chocolates, Walnuts, Plums, Avocados, Kiwi, Eggplants
What medications should be avoided 3 days prior to argentaffinoma screening?
Phenothiazines, Acetanilides
What is the urine odor in cystine disorders?
Sulfur