ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22) : 0095302

Mnemonic: FA PRO E

Methodology: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Stable Isotope Dilution
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-10 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Patient should fast overnight for 12-14 hours. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.

Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of draw. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks: Patient age is required on the test request form. Include information regarding treatment, family history, and tentative diagnosis.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 months

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82544
Cross References: Essential Fatty Acids (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Long-Chain Fatty Acids (LCFA) (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Omega 3 (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Omega 6 (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Omega 7 (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Omega 9 (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Omega Fatty Acids (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22)), Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Fatty Acids Profile, Essential (C12-C22))
 
 

 

 

 
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