Test & specimen information
Acyl carnitines
Overview
This test is for the diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders which affect the way the body makes energy from fat. Clinical features include low blood sugar, rhabdomyolysis, cardiac problems and abnormal liver function. Some disorders of amino acid metabolism may also be detected with acyl carnitine measurements.
Plasma acylcarnitines are assessed qualitatively as part of free and total carnitine testing.
Test type
Biochemistry
Turnaround time
10 working days
Cost
$100 (partial MBS rebate)