Improved Screening Efficiency for Phenylketonuria using a Modified Bacterial  Inhibition Assay Protocol – Autoclaving the Bloodspot

Maria Constancia O.  Carrillo; Joy  Tirona; Sylvia  Capistrano-Estrada; Carmencita  David-Padilla

doi:10.47895/amp.v43i2.2560

Improved Screening Efficiency for Phenylketonuria using a Modified Bacterial Inhibition Assay Protocol – Autoclaving the Bloodspot

Maria Constancia O. Carrillo
Joy Tirona
Sylvia Capistrano-Estrada
Carmencita David-Padilla

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https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v43i2.2560

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phenylketonuria modified bacterial inhibition assay protocol autoclaving

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Improved Screening Efficiency for Phenylketonuria using a Modified Bacterial Inhibition Assay Protocol – Autoclaving the Bloodspot. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 20 [cited 2026 Jul. 28];43(2). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/2560

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