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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry  (METABOLIC)
Test Name:
PHYTANIC ACID - (P)
Test Code: PHYT
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.
Collection Devices:
AVOID GEL SEPARATOR TUBES
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.3 mL

Fasting specimen preferred.
Referral:

Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen to the Metabolic Lab (HSC)
Referred Out Location: In-Common Laboratories
Requisition:
Reference Values:
In-Common Laboratories Reference Values
Method of Analysis: Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (UPLC-MSMS)
Availability:
Within 5 Weeks
See Also:
More Information:
Store and send frozen to In-Common Laboratories.