Test Code VLCFAP Fatty Acid Profile (C22-C26)
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) or green (Na hep) top tube
Specimen Required
Plasma
Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.15 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temp: 24 hours, Refrigerated: 2 hours, Frozen: 1 month
Reasons for Rejection
Lipemic
CPT Code
82726
EMR Interface Order Code
70160