Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

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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.

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

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.225.625.300
  2. E05.200.625.300

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  1. National Library of Medicine. FIGLU Test. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005365. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005365
  2. FIGLU Test. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73524450