Description
See Also Acylcarnitine Structure, Serum
Indications
Elevations in specific acylcarnitines can be diagnostic for several fatty acid oxidation disorders and organic acidurias. Measurement of acylcarnitines may be helpful in the evaluation of patients with hypoglycaemia, cardiomyopathy, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibre), and infants with ketonuria, hyperammonemia, or acidosis.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
30 ml of 24 Hrs Urine Frozen
Special Precautions
Freeze immediately.
Normal Range
As per Report