申请人:Al-Dirbashi Osama
公开号:US20160033522A1
公开(公告)日:2016-02-04
There is provided a method of measuring methylcitrate (MCA) in a sample by derivatizing the MCA, for example with 4-[2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethylaminosulfonyl]-7-(2-aminoethylamino)-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole (DAABD-AE); measuring a level of the derivatized MCA; and determining the level of MCA from the measured level. The sample may be a dried blood spot (DBS), and the extraction and derivatization may be carried out simultaneously. No separate extraction or purification step is required, thereby reducing sample handling. Measuring may be carried out by mass spectrometry. The method may be used to screen for subjects having or at increased risk of a propionylcarnitine (C3) related disorder. The method may be used as a first tier screen, or as a second tier test for a sample that previously triggered a positive result in a primary screen. The method may be applied to newborn screening. Related kits and uses are also provided.