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 |