| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
FATTY ACIDS, FREE (TOTAL) - (S)
Test Code:
FRFA
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| Clinical Information: |
Specimens containing heparin are unsuitable for analysis - heparin plasma or patients receiving heparin therapy are both unsuitable.
Alternate name: FFA |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Collect after 12 h fast. Do not use separator gel. Centrifuge sample immediately.
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
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| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| 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.
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