LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS, PEROXISOMAL

Synonyms: VLCFAP; Very Long Chain Fatty Acid Profile; Peroxisomal C22-C26; Zellweger Syndrome; ALD
Computer Code: (CMISC)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Send to Special Chemistry immediately. Patient should be fasting. No alcohol consumption 24 hours before testing.
Minimum Volume: .5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection, freeze within 45 minutes. Min .15 mL.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 10 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82726
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII