Test your
3-OH-octadecenoylcarnitine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your 3-OH-octadecenoylcarnitine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
3-OH-octadecenoylcarnitine
Explanation: 3-Hydroxy-octadecenoylcarnitine is a compound produced during the breakdown of unsaturated fatty acids. It plays a role in energy metabolism. High levels in the blood may point to fatty acid oxidation disorders, such as long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase (LCHAD) deficiency.
Test Purpose: Detect fatty acid oxidation disorders, especially LCHAD deficiency.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, ARUP Laboratories, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology
