Trace Element and Micronutrient Unit
Scotland's specialised laboratory for trace elements and vitamins in health and disease
Trace Elements - an Introduction (4)
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
There are several inherited disorders of trace element metabolism which may require laboratory investigation to confirm diagnosis and in some cases to follow treatment. More details are shown on the linked pages.
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Element |
Disease |
Problems caused by |
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Iron |
Haemachromatosis |
Iron overload |
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Hepatolenticular Disease
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Copper overload |
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Menkes Syndrome |
Defect in copper transport |
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Acrodermatitis Enteropathica |
Inability to absorb zinc. |
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