MCAD deficiency
| Test Information | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | MCAD deficiency |
| Lab (Location) | Newborn Screening Ontario |
| Category | Metabolic |
| Subcategory | Fatty Acid Oxidation Diseases |
| Gene/Platform/Region List | ACADM |
| Test type | Single Gene |
| Samples Accepted | Blood, DNA, Dried Blood Spot (accepted ONLY for exceptional circumstances) |
| Indications Diagnosis | Diagnosis, Carrier / Cascade Testing |
| Test Methodology | Sequencing |
| Diseases/Conditions | Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency |