Test guide
Medium- to Long-Chain Acylcarnitine Ratio Measurement
The determination of the ratio of medium-chain acylcarnitines (acyl groups with 6 to 12 carbon atoms) to long-chain acylcarnitines (acyl groups with 13 to 20 carbon atoms) present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage.
What it is for
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C217290. Unmodified NCI definition, CC BY 4.0. Source identity and classification checked automatically on 2026-10-20.
Limitations
Terminology reference for a laboratory procedure. The source definition does not establish routine clinical availability, validated specimen types, reference intervals, product authorization or suitability for an individual. Consult the performing laboratory for its validated method and interpretation.
Also known as
- Medium- to Long-Chain Acylcarnitine Ratio Measurement
- Medium-Chain to Long-Chain Acylcarnitine Ratio
- Medium-Chain to Long-Chain Acylcarnitine Ratio Measurement
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