Very Long Chain Fatty Acids


Test Information

Test Name

Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Synonyms

VLCFA; VLFA; Phytanic Acid; Pristanic acid

Price

$700.00

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Preferred Specimen

EDTA

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

6 weeks


Collection Information

Preparation

  • Full clinical summary required

Processing Information

Registration Code

VLCF

Notes

  • Freeze plasma, see Sendaway notes
  • Not available for test add, frozen plasma required
  • Phytanic acid and Pristanic acid also reported

Alternative Specimen

Heparin


Methodology

Interpretations

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External Referral Information

Referral Location

Labplus (via WHL)

Send Away Volume

0.3mL Plasma

Send Away Transport

Send frozen. If collecting White Cell Enzymes too, do not separate plasma, leave all EDTA tubes at room temperature and transport as per White Cell Enzymes.

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