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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Lithium Heparin

Test	Very Long Chain Fatty Acids
Common Abbreviations	VLCFA
Profile	NA
Tube type	Lithium Heparin
Clinical Indication	Investigation of suspected peroxisomal disorders
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Plasma
Minimum Volume	0.5mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	4 - 6 weeks
Laboratory	Sheffield Children's Hospital Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH 0114 271 7445
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
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