molybdenum

Molybdenum is a necessary trace element for the human body, animals and plants. It is silvery white metal, hard and tough. Various tissues of the human body contain molybdenum, and the total amount in adults is 9 mg, and the content in liver and kidney is the highest. Molybdenum deficiency is mainly seen in the defects of hereditary molybdenum metabolism. It has been reported that molybdenum deficiency occurs in total parenteral nutrition. Insufficient molybdenum can be manifested as growth retardation or even death, and uric acid, jaundice, and hypoxanthine excretion increase. Gout syndrome can occur when the daily intake exceeds 10 to 15 mg. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development examination classification: blood examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work requirements. Normal value The total amount in the adult body is 9 mg. Clinical significance Abnormal results Molybdenum deficiency is mainly seen in the defects of hereditary molybdenum metabolism. It has been reported that molybdenum deficiency occurs in total parenteral nutrition. Insufficient molybdenum can be manifested as growth retardation or even death, and uric acid, jaundice, and hypoxanthine excretion increase. Gout syndrome can occur when the daily intake exceeds 10 to 15 mg. Low results may be diseases: elderly breast cancer, early breast cancer, lymphedema, elderly aplastic anemia precautions Inappropriate crowd: None. Taboo before inspection: None. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work requirements. Inspection process Samples commonly used for molybdenum testing include hair, serum, whole blood, semen, urine, nails, etc. After the sample is processed, it is detected by an instrument to obtain a ratio of molybdenum content in the human body. Not suitable for the crowd Generally no taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Generally not.

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