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HelpVery Long Chain Fatty Acids (C22-C26) (KKH)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.5mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Place specimen in ice and send to laboratory immediately. Centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | NA |
| Refrigerate: | NA |
| Frozen: | 2 months |
Reference Interval
The age-related reference interval will be provided on the report.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5-14 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Service Code
36804
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Basement 1, Children’s Tower
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Tel: 63948728
Update
Last updated 06/04/2022
Useful For
Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and Refsum disease.