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IMD Panel Extended Test and Its Price in Delhi, India

IMD Panel Extended

IMD Panel Extended

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This test is used for the detection of various Inborn metabolic disorders. It is done exclusively in newborn babies and is included in the newborn screening test.

What is included in this test?

The test includes the estimation of the following metabolites

  • Citrulline
  • Alanine
  • Glycine
  • Arginine
  • Leucine
  • Tyrosine
  • Free carnitine
  • Butyrylcarnitine
  • Isovalerylcarnitine
  • Hexanoylcarnitine
  • Tetradecanoyl Carnitine

These are investigated with the help of Tandem mass spectrometry

What are inborn metabolic diseases?

It is an inherited condition in which the food is not changed into energy. It's due to a problem with an enzyme that breaks the food.

If the food is not converted into energy, it can pile up and cause severe conditions. If these conditions are not cured, they can lead to various developmental disorders.

Numerous unborn errors are seen

  • Galactosemia
  • Maple sugar urine disease
  • Fructose intolerance
  • Phenylketonuria
  • Congenital hyperplasia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Biotin is deficiency

Symptoms seen are:

  • Low weight
  • Lack of energy
  • Weight loss
  • Low sugar level
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Tiredness
  • Vomiting
  • Seizures
  • Developmental disorders
  • Abnormal liver
  • High level of ammonia
  • Jaundice
  • Apnea
  • Tachypnea
  • Lethargy
  • The peculiar odor of saliva and sweat
  • Coma

Causes

It is caused due to an anomaly in the enzyme or number of enzymes engaged in the metabolic development of the child.

  • This can be due to an excess of enzyme
  • This can be due to a deficiency of the enzyme

Treatment

  • Medicines
  • Change in lifestyle
  • Enzyme replacement therapy

Why is this test done?

It is done to check the disorder even before the symptoms have started appearing.

Metabolism

It is a series of chemical reactions that result in power production. Special enzymes are used for this purpose.

Procedure

  • A blood sample is required.
  • The needle is pricked in the heel of the child.
  • Few drops are taken.
  • This is then dried and sent to the laboratory.

Test Type IMD Panel Extended
Includes

IMD Panel Extended Test (Pediatrics)

Preparation
Reporting

Within 24 hours*

Test Price ₹ 6500 ₹ 13000
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