Very Long Chain Fatty Acid, Biochemical Testing
| Sunquest Code: | VLCFA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3875 | Epic Name: | Very Long Chain Fatty Acids |
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Samples sent for prenatal testing require a maternal blood sample and testing should be arranged in advance. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect Monday to Thursday only. Fasting or preprandial specimens preferred. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL; 1 mL minimum. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight priority frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Kennedy Krieger Institute) |
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