Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Test and Its Price in India

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a kind of serious genetic disorder that is known for causing damage to the membrane that has an important function in insulating nerve cells in the brain. Very Long Chain Fatty Acids test is advised to know if the body is doing its regular function of breaking down the long chain fatty acids or not.

If the very long chain fatty acids are not broken by the body, then the saturated VLCFA’s starts building up in the brain, nervous system and adrenal glands causing damage and even death in some serious cases.

is done to see that if the body is capable to break down very long chain fatty acids or no

When to get tested for this test

If you are going through following symptoms

• Stiff gait
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Loss of vision
• Disability in learning
• Vomiting
• Tiredness
• Hearing issues

Precaution before the test

>>Overnight fasting is mandatory
>>For paediatric patient the test is supposed to be done just before the next meal or feeding time
>>Alcohol should not be consumed 24 hours prior to this test

Documents required

>>Doctor’s prescription
>>A valid identity proof

Cost of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids test

The cost of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids test varies from INR 35000 to INR 45000.

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