Abstract
Azelaic and pimelic acids are excreted in elevated amounts in urine in disorders of mitochondrial β-oxidation and disorders of peroxisomal β-oxidation, for which they are of significant diagnostic value. We have detected the presence of azelaic, pimelic and even-chain-length dicarboxylic acids (adipic, suberic and sebacic acids) arising artefactually as a result of storage of small sample volumes in plastic containers. Storage of samples for organic acid analysis in glass containers is recommended.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 220-223 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Genetics(clinical)