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Long Chain Fatty Acids, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: LCFAT

Test

Method

G.C.

Report Includes

C26:0; C26:0/C22:0 ratio; C24:0/C22:0 ratio; Interpretation

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (EDTA)

Test Location

London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (EDTA)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect fasting specimen.

Handling Information

Separate and freeze as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

G.C.

Turnaround Time

15 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
C26:0 µmol/L
  • 0.000 - 1.466
C26:0/C22:0 ratio Ratio
  • 0.000 - 0.035
C24:0/C22:0 ratio Ratio
  • 0.000 - 1.094
Interpretation

Test Location

London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019