Very Long-Chain and Branched-Chain Fatty Acids Profile

Test Code

VLCB

Specimen Name

Very Long-Chain and Branched-Chain Fatty Acids Profile

CPT Codes

  • 82726

Collect

Frozen - EDTA plasma (1), Purple Top Tube (1)

Stability

Frozen

Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Performed

Additional Information

Separate plasma from cells in a green (sodium or lithium heparin) or purple (EDTA) tube immediately and freeze plasma within 72 hours.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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