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Very Long-Chain and Branched-Chain Fatty Acids Profile

Order Code
821402
CPT
82726
Test Details
Synonyms

VLCFA and BCFA

TAT

19 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies various fatty acids in plasma. Used to assess dietary intake and metabolic disorders.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
821402
CPT
82726
Test Details
Synonyms

VLCFA and BCFA

TAT

19 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies various fatty acids in plasma. Used to assess dietary intake and metabolic disorders.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 30 days