Table 7

Results of a controlled fast in a 7 year old with VLCADD deficiency

TimeGlucose
(mmol/L)
Lactate
(mmol/L)
Free fatty acids(µmol/L)3-Hydroxybutyrate (µmol/L)
Baseline6.41.5489<50
1 hour5.21.0
1 hour 30 min5.00.8
2 hours4.80.7
2 hours 30 min4.40.636158
3 hours4.60.7544211
3 hours 30 min4.90.9577160
4 hours4.90.8101596
4 hours 30 min4.80.7107194
5 hours4.80.7137087
  • VLCADD, very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency.