Synonyms
VLCFA; Phytanic Acid
Specimen Type
Plasma or Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Kennedy Krieger Peroxisomal Diseases (KKI)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
3x a Week
Standard TAT
10-15 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL Blood or 1-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect fasting or preprandial specimen.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
1.5 mL Plasma or 3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma or Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a Kennedy Krieger Peroxisomal Diseases requisition and submit with whole blood room temp or plasma frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Included Tests
Includes Phytanic Acid
Comments
Screening for peroxisomal disorders. Ok to send on outpatients and inpatients.
CPT Codes
82726
Revised
08-29-22
Initials
SA