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HelpTest Code 01049 Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (C22-C26) (KKH)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Place specimen in ice and send to laboratory immediately. Centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | Not available |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days
Reference Interval
The age-related reference interval will be provided on the report.
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
Useful For
Evaluating patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and Refsum disease.
Service Code
36804
Update
Last updated 06/04/2022