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| Investigation | Carnitine | | Indications | Metabolic disorders in infants eg Acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, a fatty acid oxidation defect. Unlike urine organic acids, may be abnormal even outwith an acute episode. Used to evaluate muscle disorders. | | Specimen Type |  Green | | Request Form | Blood Sciences or Electronic | | Volume | Fill to line | | Turn around time for final test | 3 weeks | | Uncertainty of testing | Often easier to doa blood spot on a Guthrie card | | Reference range | 4.1-14.3 umol/L | | Appropriate testing /re-testing interval | 6m | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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