Test & specimen information
3-Hydroxyglutaric acid
Overview
This test is for the diagnosis of glutaric aciduria type 1. GA type 1 is a metabolic disorder where the body is unable to break down lysine, hydroxylysine and tryptophan (amino acids from our diet). This leads to the accumulation of glutaric acid in the blood.
Test type
Biochemistry
Turnaround time
21 working days
Cost
$150