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HelpTest ID BLOD1283 Free Fatty Acids, Total, Serum
Useful For
Evaluation of metabolic status of patients with endocrinopathies
Monitoring of control of diabetes mellitus
Monitoring the effects of therapeutic diet/exercise lifestyle changes
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
1. Fasting-overnight (12-14 hours).
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is collected.
3. Patient should not be receiving therapeutic heparin.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge within 45 minutes of collection and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Immediately freeze specimen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysMethod Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82725
Reporting Name
Free Fatty Acids, Total, SReference Values
≥18 years: 0.00-0.72 mmol/L
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <18 years of age.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
606892SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13894 | Fatty Acids, Free |