Pseudonyms

VLCFA, Long Chain Fatty Acids, LCFA, Pristanate FA, Phytanate FA, C24:0, C26:0

Collection Requirements

6mL Lithium Heparin with no Gel. Send to Lab on ice without delay.

Tube Colour

Dark Green on ICE

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Fortnightly

Reference Laboratory

SA Pathology - Women & Children's Hospital, 4th Floor Rieger Building, King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006. tel 08 8161 7483, Fax 08 8161 7484

Fee

Non-MBS rebatable, contact referral lab for fee information

Notes

Specimen stability from collection to processing: 20 minutes​ on ice

Container LHNGI

Test code: VLCFA

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