Re: elevated labs anyone know these?

[Guest guest]

> I got some lab results on my husband and was wondering if anyone knows what > these are. these were elevated.> 3-OH-Butyric Acid > 2-Ketoisovaleric Acid> 2-Keto-3-Methylvaleric Acid> 2- Hydorxyisovaleeric> Benzoic> Low succinic> Thanks,> karen

This is what I found in a medical dictionary. Some of it doesn't make sense, but what do I know : )

OH-butyric acid - A fatty acid derived from butter but rare in most fats. Used in disinfectants and pharmaceuticals.

Couldn't find the keto words, but ketone acids are the end product of fat metabolism.

Couldn't find the Hydro word.

Benzoic acid - Used in keratolytic ointments, and as a food preservative. Saccharin is a derivative of this acid.

Succinic- An intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism.

B