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Test ID BLOD1139 Fatty Acid Profile, RBC

Important Note

Testing is not performed and specimens cannot be received on Saturday, Sunday, and during holiday closures. Specimens must arrive at the testing lab within 5 days of collection.

AKA

Omega

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) -  Whole blood

or

Whole blood on filter paper

 

Blood applied to filter paper can be either from a finger stick or from a tube of EDTA whole blood.


Fasting is preferred but not required.

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume - Whole blood   4.0 mL   
Minimum Volume - Whole blood   1.0 mL  
Preferred Volume - Filter paper   1 - 2 drops   

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature - EDTA   5 days   preferred for transport  
Refrigerated - EDTA   5 days    
Frozen - EDTA   not acceptable    
Room Temperature - Filter paper   4 days   preferred for transport  
Refrigerated - Filter paper   not acceptable    
Frozen - Filter paper   not acceptable    

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 days

Methodology

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Performing Lab

Omega Quant

CPT

82542(4)

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description   
8063 See Scanned Report