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Hexadecanoylcarnitine
Hexadecanoylcarnitine
Explanation: Hexadecanoylcarnitine plays a crucial role in energy production. Abnormal levels in the blood indicate problems with fatty acid metabolism, particularly when the body cannot properly break down fats during fasting or stress.
Test Purpose: Screen for fatty acid oxidation disorders including Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I deficiency, Carnitine palmitoyl transferase type II deficiency, and very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, ARUP Laboratories, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology
