Question 1

What does carnitine do?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the difference between primary and secondary carnitine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Do I need to prepare?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is the normal range?

Accepted Answer

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

Carnitine Blood Test