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Tetradecenoylcarnitine

Tetradecenoylcarnitine

Explanation: Tetradecenoylcarnitine is a compound naturally produced in the body during the breakdown of fatty acids for energy.  

Test Purpose:

• Diagnose very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency.

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

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