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Fatty Acids (Very Long Chain)
Test Code: VLC
Tube type: Lithium Heparin
Other acceptable tube types
SST (yellow) and EDTA (purple) are also acceptable
Special instructions
Fasting is no longer required for this test. Random is fine.
Fasting may worsen certain peroxisomal conditions e.g. Refsum.
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Reference range
See report or contact lab
Turnaround Time
21
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Investigation of inherited metabolic disorders, eg developmental delay and muscle weaknesses.
