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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry  (METABOLIC)
Test Name:
VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS - (P)
Test Code: VLCF
Clinical Information:
Test Indications: This test is useful for evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders.
 
An aid in the assesment of peroxisomal function.
 
Reports include concentration of C26 and calculated C24/C22 and C26/C22 ratios.
 
Method: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) by London Health Sciences Centre, Ontario (ICL).
 
For questions/information: Call metabolic lab at 204-787-4530 and ask for the biochemical geneticist.
 
Patient Preparation Instructions: Overnight fasting recommended (12-14 hours) or as possible (pediatric).
 
Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the sample is drawn.
Collection Devices:
Collect FASTING specimen. Send immediately to laboratory for processing.
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 3.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 2.0 mL

Send immediately to the Metabolic Lab.
Referral:

Separate within 45 min and freeze. Store and send frozen to Metabolic Lab (HSC).
 
Refrigerated also accepted.
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Availability:
Within 4 Weeks
See Also:
More Information:
If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
 
Separate within 45 minutes and store frozen.
 
Stability: Frozen 80 days
               Refrigerated 15 days
 
Ship to In-Common Laboratories
 
Test name at ICL: Long Chain Fatty Acids
Test ID: LCFAT