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Specimen Collection

Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFA)


Test Name
Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFA)
Test Code
SAVLCFA
Specimen Type

EDTA OR LI HEPARIN

Minimum Volume
2ML
Preferred Volume
7ML
Comments

LAB NOTES:

Separate plasma within 2 hours of collection. Freeze and store in -70C freezer LS-F-002 sendaway box. Transport on dry ice.

Cost
$250.00
MBS item number
NON MBS ITEM
Assay Performed
National Referral Laboratory and Metabolic Laboratory - SA Pathology
Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide
c/- CSR 4th Floor Reiger BLDG, 72 King William Rd
North Adelaide 5006
SA
ph 08 8161 6730
Assay Frequency

as required, turn-around time 2 weeks.

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