UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Fatty Acids, RBC
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RBCFA / HCRBCFA
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82544
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Patient should be fasting or preprandial.
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This test intended for pediatric biochemical genetics patients only. If questions, contact Referral office at (608)262-6388.
This blood must be received and processed by Kennedy Krieger Institute within 48 hours of collection. Blood must be received by the UWHC Core Laboratory Monday-Wednesday before 1400H or before 1000H on Thursday.
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Preferred: Lavender top
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 1.5 mL
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Transport specimen to the laboratory.
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Ambient: Acceptable
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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plasmalogen
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