What does carnitine do?

Cells use carnitine to process fats for energy, especially during periods without food.

What is the difference between primary and secondary carnitine deficiency?

Primary deficiency is inherited and affects carnitine transport. Secondary deficiency can relate to intake, loss, disease states, or other metabolic disorders.

Do I need to prepare?

Quest states that the patient should be in a well-fed state at collection.

What is the normal range?

Quest reports See Laboratory Report, so the range comes with your individual result.

Metabolic and Specialty

Carnitine Blood Test

A blood test that measures carnitine, a substance cells use to process fats for energy.