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Very Long Chain Fatty Acid Analysis

Alternative Names:

VLCFA

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

VLCFA

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Needs to arrive in Adelaide laboratory within 48 hours of collection. Do not collect for sending on Fridays.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

SA Pathology at Women's and Children's Hospital

Billing Information:

Non MBS Fee $217

Additional Notes:

http://www.sapathology.sa.gov.au/testcatfiles/AGC-026.pdf

When ordering/collecting sample for this test - please attach completed copy of Agreement to pay requested test - Billing consent (see above URL link for form)

Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist/Registrar