Very Long-Chain and Branched-Chain Fatty Acids Profile
| CPT Code(s): | 82726 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Adults: Fasting specimen preferred.
Infants and children: Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal. Collect:Green (sodium or lithium heparin) or lavender (EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells. Transfer 0.5 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.2 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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