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How would you interpret these organic acids/carnitines: high total + free carnitine (37 total, 27.8 free), elevated c4, c6, c8, c10, elevated 1-methylhistidine and 3-methylhistidine. all else normal. patient is very thin and has hypoglycemic times..

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Can't tell: These results cannot be interpreted in isolation, the physician who ordered the test and knows the patient would be more helpful , wish you well

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/14/2019

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A member asked:

How would you interpret these organic acids/carnitines: high total + free carnitine (37 total, 27.8 free), elevated c4, c6, c8, c10, elevated 1-methylhistidine and 3-methylhistidine. all else normal. patient is very thin and has hypoglycemic times..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Modi agreed

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