FATTY ACID PROFILE PEROXISMAL (C22-C26) SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: F2226
UPHSM LIS Test #: 9534
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 4 days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain) or SST
Collection Info:
Specimen Required:
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube or a serum gel tube following an overnight (12 to 14 hour) fast. Patient must not consume any alcohol
for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.
Note:
1. Patient's age is required on request form for processing.
2. Include information regarding treatment, family history, and tentative diagnosis.

Methods

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Stable isotope Dilution Analysis

Clinical Utilities

Investigation of patients with possible peroxisomal disorders, including (X-ALD) and Refsums's disease.

CPT Codes

82726

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

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