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. 2013 Nov;2(4):106–114. doi: 10.5582/irdr.2013.v2.4.106

Table 3. Target blood phenylalanine concentrations (µmol/L) as recommended for treatment of PKU in different countries.

Age group United States UK Japan Turkey China
< 2 years 120 – 360 120 – 360 120 – 240 60 – 240 120 –
2–6 years 120 – 360
7–9 years 120 – 480 180 – 360
10–12 years 180 – 480
13–15 years 120 – 600 120 – 700 180 – 600
> 16 years 120 – 900 180 – 900
Incidence 1/15,000 1/10,000 1/70,000 1/4,000 1/11,144