Test & specimen information
3-Hydroxyglutaric acid
Overview
This test is for the diagnosis of glutaric aciduria type 1. GA type 1 is a metabolic disorder where the body is unable to break down lysine, hydroxylysine and tryptophan (amino acids from our diet). This leads to the accumulation of glutaric acid and 3-hydroxyglutaric acid in the blood and urine.
Test type
Biochemistry
Turnaround time
21 working days
Cost
$150