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
BiochemistryReference 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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