| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) |
| Test Name: |
VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS - (P)
Test Code:
VLCF
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| 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: |
Preferred Device:
Collect FASTING specimen. Send immediately to laboratory for processing.
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| 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
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| 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 |