Very Long Chain Fatty Acids, Plasma

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00748

Billable EAP Codes:

80001067 x 1

CPT Codes:

82726 x 1

Lab Section:

Biochemical Genetics

Turnaround Time:

7 to 14 Days

Test Schedule:

Once per week

Specimen Requirements:

3 to 5 mL blood in a LAVENDER EDTA. Separate plasma and freeze within 2 hours. No hemolysis plasma is accepted. CRITICAL Frozen: stable for 1 month.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Minimum of 0.5 mL blood in a LAVENDER EDTA. Separate plasma and freeze within 2 hours. No hemolysis plasma is accepted. CRITICAL Frozen: stable for 1 month.

Comments:

For shipping or other information, call (503) 494-7383.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the OHSU Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Synonyms:

Adrenoleukodystrophy, Plasma
Fatty Acids, Very Long Chain
Peroxisomal Disorders
VLCFA
Zellweger Syndrome