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Very long chain fatty acids (includes phytanate & pristanate)
EPIC
Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFA)
Section
Chemical Pathology - Metabolic
Clinical indications
Peroxisomal disorders
Specimen requirement
0.5 ml EDTA or li hep plasma
Dispatch and handling instructions
Separate immediately. Send by 1st class post
Turnaround time
2-4 weeks
Synonym
VLCFA
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes