3-Hydroxydodecanoate

ChemistryAlso known as: 3oh-dodecanoic acidAlso known as: 3-Hydroxylauric acidN/A

Detects 3-hydroxydodecanoate in serum or plasma, a marker of fatty acid metabolism disorders.

Normal Range

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N/A

Abnormal Levels

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Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Presence indicates fatty acid oxidation disorder requiring specialized dietary management and medical monitoring to prevent metabolic complications.

Overview

3-Hydroxydodecanoate is a 12-carbon fatty acid metabolite detected in urine. Its presence suggests abnormal metabolism of medium- and long-chain fatty acids, potentially indicating fatty acid oxidation disorders. These genetic metabolic conditions impair your body's ability to break down fats for energy. This finding warrants further evaluation and may require dietary modifications, particularly limiting long-chain fats. This test is typically ordered during metabolic screening or when metabolic disease is suspected.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

48754-6Primary

3-Hydroxydodecanoate (3-OH-C12:0) [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

umol/L

29623-6

3-Hydroxydodecanoate (3-OH-C12:0) [Presence] in Urine

Available Lab Tests

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Urinary Organic Acids

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