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Fatty Acids, Very Long Chain (and Phytanic Acid)

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic FATTY 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST

>1 yr old: 1.0 mL plasma
<1 yr old: 0.5 mL plasma 

 
Specimen Handling

PSC: Centrifuge, remove plasma, and transport on ice to DSC.
RRL: Centrifuge, remove plasma, and transport on ice to ACH.
Extra-regional: Centrifuge, remove plasma, and freeze prior to transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information

 

 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) Phytanic Acid  
Reference Interval  


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