Price:
Rs. 4,725.00
Sample Type: DRIED BLOOD SPOT
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the Acyl Carnitine Neonatal Test?
This test measures acyl carnitine levels in a dried blood spot to assess fat metabolism in newborns.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps in the early detection of metabolic disorders like organic acidemias and fatty acid oxidation defects, enabling prompt treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
All newborns or infants at risk of metabolic disorders may be advised to undergo this test for early screening.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a few drops of blood are collected on a filter paper (dried blood spot) and analyzed using advanced mass spectrometry.
5. What do the results indicate?
Abnormal acyl carnitine levels may indicate metabolic disorders, guiding further diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe and minimally invasive, involving only a small blood sample collection.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides precise and reliable neonatal metabolic screening with expert analysis and state-of-the-art technology for early detection and management of metabolic disorders.