Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCAD)

Test Information

Title
Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCAD)
Lab
Category
Metabolic
Test Name (CMS Title)
Fatty Acid Oxidation Diseases
Gene/Platform/Region List
ACADM
Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
Sequencing
Disease/Condition
Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, MCAD Deficiency, ACADM deficiency, MCADH deficiency, MCADD

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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