VLCFA and BCFA
19 days
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
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Quantifies various fatty acids in plasma. Used to assess dietary intake and metabolic disorders.
Plasma
1 mL
Green-top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 30 days |