Total Lipid Fatty Acid Profile, RBC
Test Mnemonic
LFARBC
CPT Codes
- 82542 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Patient should be fasting or specimen collected before a meal. Collect Monday - Wednesday only. Specimen MUST be sent to Cleveland Clinic Laboratories on the day of collection. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 horus |
| Refrigerated | 48 horus |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon
Turnaround Time
3 - 4 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Patient should be fasting or specimen collected before a meal. Collect Monday - Thursday only.