Test your
Dihydroxycholestanoic acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Dihydroxycholestanoic acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
Dihydroxycholestanoic acid
Explanation: Dihydroxycholestanoic acid (DHCA) is a bile acid intermediate produced in the liver during the breakdown of cholesterol. It represents a crucial step in bile acid synthesis, which is essential for proper fat digestion and absorption. In healthy individuals, this compound is quickly converted to other substances. When genetic disorders affect this conversion process, dihydroxycholestanoic acid can accumulate in the blood, potentially causing damage to various organs, particularly the liver and brain.
Test Purpose:
- Detect rare inherited disorders of bile acid synthesis.
- Evaluate patients with unexplained liver disease or neurological symptoms.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic Link 1, Mayo Clinic Link 2
