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VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS

Test Code
LAB4955


Alias/See Also
VLCF(Kennedy)


CPT Codes
82726

Includes
Includes Phytanic Acid (screen for peroxisomal disorders)


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood in EDTA (Lavender top)


Minimum Volume
3.0 mL


Instructions
EDTA plasma or 1-3 ml whole EDTA blood; Collect fasting or preprandial. Serum also acceptable. Sample Shipping: Samples may be sent at room temp. by overnight express. Ship samples to arrive on weekdays only


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Performing Laboratory
Johns Hopkins Kennedy Kreiger Institute



The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.