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Decadienoylcarnitine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Decadienoylcarnitine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
Decadienoylcarnitine
Explanation: Decadienoylcarnitine is a compound naturally produced in the body during the breakdown of fatty acids for energy. It helps convert these fats into energy. Elevated levels may indicate problems with fatty acid oxidation, such as medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency.
Test Purpose: Detect fatty acid oxidation disorders and mitochondrial fat metabolism defects, such as medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology
