Kits for diagnosing pre-menstrual syndrome

Details Kits for diagnosing pre-menstrual syndrome Kits for diagnosing pre-menstrual syndrome

1998-10-20

2000-02-22

Gulakowski, Randy

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...

Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...

422 99, 436 63, G01N 3348

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides biochemical assays for diagnosing premenstrual syndrome in human females. A kit for diagnosing premenstrual syndrome in a female human comprising means for determining free and esterified L-carnitine concentration in blood serum or plasma and instructions for employing said means to obtain a ratio of esterified L-carnitine to free L-carnitine. Women who have an esterified to free L-carnitine ratio of greater than about 0.22 and who have a total L-carnitine concentration greater than 20 .mu.moles/liter are diagnosed as having premenstrual syndrome.

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