Fatty Acids, Free
| CPT Code(s): | 82725 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Overnight fasting specimen is preferred. Collect:Serum Separator Tube (SST). Collect on ice. Specimen Preparation:Allow serum specimen to clot completely on ice. Serum must be separated from cells and frozen immediately, otherwise lipase continues to break down triglycerides, giving rise to elevated levels of nonesterified (free) fatty acids. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (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: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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