Useful For

Used to aid in the diagnosis of fatty acid and branched chain amino acid metabolism defects. There are a number of appropriate indications for utilization of this test including: Follow-up for several types of abnormal newborn screening results, subsequent to an abnormal urine acid or serum amino acid profile, and where fatty acid oxidation defects are suspected based on the patient history. When ordered as a follow-up to an abnormal newborn screening test, please submit a copy of the state newborn screening results with the specimen. The profile includes both the free and total carnitine. If collecting specimen with a blood spot card, do not allow capillary tube or patient heel to touch the collection card. Allow card to air dry 3 hours before sending to laboratory. Cards are available from Laboratory Services (614-722-5477). This test has been validated for whole blood, serum, and plasma.