Positive ferric chloride test
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If positive, the ferric chloride test indicates an increased concentration of phenols in the urine or blood. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
- UMLS:C4025589
The ferric chloride test indicates presence of high levels of phenylpyruvate in urine, because ferric ion forms a blue-green colored complex with phenylpyruvate. Some other compounds can also lead to a positive ferric chloride test. The ferric chloride test is no longer used in modern clinical practice, but this term is kept for historical reasons. The urine phenylpyruvate concentration is elevated in phenylketonuria.
If positive, the ferric chloride test indicates an increased concentration of phenols in the urine or blood.
Positive FeCl3 test
HP:0003612