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3-OH-iso-/butyrylcarnitine

Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your 3-OH-iso-/butyrylcarnitine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.

3-OH-iso-/butyrylcarnitine

Explanation: 3-OH-iso-/butyrylcarnitine is a compound naturally produced in the body during the breakdown of amino acids and fatty acids for energy. It helps convert these substances into energy. Elevated levels indicate problems with amino acid or fatty acid metabolism such as short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (SCAD) a rare inherited metabolic disorder that affect energy production.

Test Purpose: Detect short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (SCAD) deficiency.

Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology

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