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they're responding to treatment. Only a drop of blood is needed, and it can be collected at home and sent to the hospital by post. It's recommended that children who are six months of age or younger should have their blood tested once a week, between six months and four years of age should have their blood tested once every two weeks, over four years of age and all adults should have their blood tested once a month. Someone with PKU will usually need to have regular blood tests throughout their life. You may be able to have training so that you can carry out your child’s blood tests, or be able to test yourself if you have PKU. This will make testing more convenient. The outcome of the treatment is good for people treated. People can have no

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