| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) | ||||
| Test Name: |
PHYTANIC ACID - (P)
Test Code:
PHYT
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| Clinical Information: |
Alternate Name(s): 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid
Serum is also acceptable. Description: Measurement of phytanic acid by LC-MSMS Test Indications: This test is used in the investigation of peroxisomal disorders. Patient preparation instructions: Minimum 4 hour fast recommended or as specified by physician. |
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| Collection Devices: |
AVOID GEL SEPARATOR TUBES
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.3 mL
Fasting specimen preferred. |
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| Referral: |
Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen to the Metabolic Lab (HSC)
Referred Out Location: In-Common Laboratories |
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| Requisition: | |||||
| Reference Values: |
In-Common Laboratories Reference Values
Method of Analysis: Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (UPLC-MSMS) |
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| Availability: |
Within 5 Weeks
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| More Information: |
Store and send frozen to In-Common Laboratories.
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Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company
Catalogue #: 365987