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Coenzyme Q10

0081119

Coenzyme Q10, Total 0081119

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Coenzyme Q deficiency is a rare genetic disorder. Coenzyme Q10, Total (0081119) can be used to monitor replacement therapy in coenzyme Q10 deficiency. However, this test is not useful in coenzyme Q10 deficiency diagnosis.

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Serum creatine kinase, lactic acid levels, and muscle biopsy are the preferred tests for diagnosing coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) deficiency syndrome.

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ARUP - 0081119

ARUP Laboratories. Laboratory Test Directory – Coenzyme Q10, Total. http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0081119. [Accessed Dec 2018].

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Desbats MAndrea, Lunardi G, Doimo M, et al. Genetic bases and clinical manifestations of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ 10) deficiency. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2015;38(1):145-156.

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Coenzyme Q10

ARUP - 0081119

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