Free Fatty Acids
Test Information
Test Name
Free Fatty Acids
Synonyms
FFA; Fatty Acids - Free; Fatty Acids - Non esterified; NEFA; Non-Esterified Fatty Acids
Preferred Specimen
EDTA
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
3 days
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Preparation
- Fasting sample preferred
- Collect on ice
Processing Information
Registration Code
FFA
Notes
- Specimens must be collected on ice and the plasma separated from the red cells within 30 minute of collection and immediately frozen
- Haemolysed samples unacceptable
Methodology
Interpretations
View Interpretations
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
Send Away Volume
1 mL plasma
Send Away Transport
Frozen
External Lab Website