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Alternate Names
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Red Blood Cell Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3 Red Cell Fatty Acids |
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Test Code
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EFA |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: Medicare Rebate for this test is subject to conditions. Patients may receive an invoice. Out of Pocket cost - $120.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. |
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Ordering Information
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Red Cell Essential Fatty Acids includes testing for the following:
- Total Saturated (Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Behenic Acid)
- Total Monunsaturated (Palmitoleic Acid, cis Vaccenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Gondoic Acid)
- Mead Acid (Mead Acid, Ratio MA:AA)
- Total n3 fats (alpha Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Docosapentaenoic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid)
- Total n6 fats (Linoleic Acid, gamma Linoleic Acid, Eicosadienoic Acid, Eicosatrienoic Acid, Arachidonic Acid)
- Ratio n3:n6
- Ratio AA:EPA
NB: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover the performance of this service. |
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Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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5mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
