82379 Assay of carnitine
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: carnitine assay, L-carnitine level, energy metabolism test
Chromatographic or enzymatic assay measuring carnitine (free and/or acyl forms) to evaluate energy metabolism disorders.
Clinical Context
Detects primary carnitine deficiency causing cardiomyopathy and myopathy; secondary deficiency in renal disease.
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