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Octadecanoylcarnitine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Octadecanoylcarnitine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
Octadecanoylcarnitine
Explanation: Octadecanoylcarnitine is a compound naturally produced in the body during the breakdown of fatty acids for energy. Elevated levels are indicative of carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) II deficiency or Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCAD).
Test Purpose: Diagnose fatty acid oxidation disorders such as carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) II deficiency or Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCAD).
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, ARUP Laboratories, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology
