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How often does a person with PKU need Phe blood tests?

April 26, 2017blood person PHE PKU tests

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How often does a person with PKU need Phe blood tests?

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Your doctor will tell you. An infant or child may be tested often, while the clinic figures out the right diet to control their Phe levels. This may be as often as 1 or 2 times a week until Phe levels stabilize at a good level. After that, testing may be required once a month or so.