Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
FATTY ACIDS, FREE (TOTAL) - (S)
Test Code: FRFA
Clinical Information:
Specimens containing heparin are unsuitable for analysis - heparin plasma or patients receiving heparin therapy are both unsuitable. 
Alternate name: FFA
Collection Devices:
Collect after 12 h fast. Do not use separator gel. Centrifuge sample immediately.
Specimen Required:


Serum: 1.0 mL
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Availability:
Within 2 Weeks
See Also:
More Information:
Centrifuge sample immediately after collection.  Separate and freeze immediately.  Store and send frozen to In-Common Laboratories.  If specimen thaws it is unsuitable for analysis.