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Phytanic Acid, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: PHYTANIC

Test

Method

UPLC-MS/MS

Report Includes

Phytanic Acid

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

5-Jan-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Pediatric Volume

0.5 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen preferred.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Gel separator tube

Test Version

5-Jan-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

UPLC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time

30 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Phytanic Acid µmol/L
  • <5 y: ≤3.5 (97.5%ile)
  • ≥5 y: ≤2.2 (97.5%ile)

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

5-Jan-2023

Interface / Setup

Test Version

5-Jan-2023