Test Overview
Method
Ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Phytanic Acid
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubes; SerumPlasma (Heparin)
Volume
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
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel separator tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
30 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Phytanic Acidµmol/L<5 y: ≤3.5 (97.5%ile)
≥5 y: ≤2.2 (97.5%ile)
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-01-05