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Free Fatty Acids, Serum

Test ID: FFA

Test

Method

Enzymatic

Report Includes

Free Fatty Acids

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

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

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

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

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Enzymatic

Turnaround Time

14 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Free Fatty Acids µmol/L
  • 100 - 900

Test Location

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

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019