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Very Long Chain Fatty Acids
Alternate Names
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LCFA, Arachadonic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Non-Esterified Fatty Acids, VLCFA, Phytanic Acid |
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Ordering Information
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $217.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test |
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Specimen
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Blood |
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Container
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EDTA (purple) |
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Collection Instructions
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Place tube on ice & send to laboratory immediately |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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1mL |
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Notes
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Minimum 250 µL of EDTA plasma is required. |
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Frequency
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Fortnightly |
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Reference Interval
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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VLCFA |
Container ID
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ES, EL, LHNG |
Opt. Container
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green) |
Storage Instructions
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Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Laboratories
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |
Additional Transport Instruction
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Instructions for: Regional Laboratories
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Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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External Laboratory
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Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital |