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FIGLU Test
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Definition
: 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.
Other names
Formiminoglutamic Acid Test; Tests, Formiminoglutamic Acid; Tests, FIGLU; Test, Formiminoglutamic Acid; Test, FIGLU; Formiminoglutamic Acid Tests; FIGLU Tests; Acid Tests, Formiminoglutamic; Acid Test, Formiminoglutamic