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 |