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Test ID:
FFA
Free Fatty Acids, Serum
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Enzymatic
Result Included
Free Fatty Acids
Specimen
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting (12 h).
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Specimens containing heparin are unsuitable for analysis – heparin plasma or patients receiving heparin therapy are unsuitable for analysis.
Stability
| Frozen |
|---|
| 14 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
14 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Free Fatty Acidsµmol/L100 - 900
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30