Unit Code 88831:
C5-DC Acylcarnitine, Quantitative, Urine
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing
elevations of C5-DC
Diagnosis of GA-1 deficiency
Genetics Test Information
Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Evaluation of patients with an abnormal newborn screen showing
elevations of C5-DC. The results are not informative when patient
is receiving L-carnitine supplements.
Method Name
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Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS)
Stable Isotope Dilution
Reporting Name
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C5-DC Acylcarnitine, QN, U
Ordering Mnemonic
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C5DCU
Aliases
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Acylcarnitines, urine
GA 1
GA1
GCDH (Glutaryl-CoA Dehydrogenase) Deficiency
Glutaric Aciduria 1 (GA1) (GA 1)
Glutaric Aciduria Type 1
Glutaryl-CoA Dehydrogenase (GCDH) Deficiency
Glutarylcarnitine
Soft-C5DCU


