Peroxisomal disorders
Last updated: Saturday, 07, August, 2010
| Key Information | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
A group of disorders due to genetic defects of peroxisomal structure or enzymes. Consult pathologist. | |
Enzyme defects | |
| Plasma phytanate. |
| Very long chain fatty acids (plasma). |
Structural defects | |
| Very long chain fatty acids (plasma); electron microscopy of appropriate tissue. |