Is the enzymatic method of cholesterol satisfactory for children who do not have SLOS?
Yes, the cholesterol enzymatic method is reliable as long as 7-dehydrocholesterol is not present in high amounts. Thus, it can be used in any condition except in people with SLOS. If the child does not have severe physical defects and does not have a Y-shaped toe, SLOS is unlikely and the ordinary cholesterol test should be adequate. This enzymatic method is used at The Great Plains Laboratory.
