Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFA)

Clinical Chemistry

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Description

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Sample Type

Plasma, lithium heparin or EDTA, minimum 1mL. Serum also accepted

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Turnaround Time

Within 6 weeks

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External Notes

Suggest contact Duty Biochemist before requesting this test. Used for peroxisomal disorders. Assay includes quantification of: Docosanoate ( C22 ) Tetracosanoate ( C24 ) Hexacosanoate ( C26 ) C24/22 C26/C22 Pristanic acid Phytanic acid For fibroblast, amniocyte and chorionic villus cell assays, please contact SCH lab. Sent to: Department of Clinical Chemistry, Sheffield Children's Hospital

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