Very Long Chain Fatty Acid, Biochemical Testing
Abbrev Code: | VLCFA | ||
Order Code: | LAB3875 | Order Name: | Very Long Chain Fatty Acids |
CPT Codes: | 82726 x1 | ||
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: | 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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