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HelpTest ID BLOD1139 Fatty Acid Profile, RBC
AKA
Omega
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) - Whole blood
or
Whole blood on filter paper
Blood applied to filter paper can be either from a finger stick or from a tube of EDTA whole blood.
Fasting is preferred but not required.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume - Whole blood | 4.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume - Whole blood | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Volume - Filter paper | 1 - 2 drops |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature - EDTA | 5 days | preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated - EDTA | 5 days | |
| Frozen - EDTA | not acceptable | |
| Room Temperature - Filter paper | 4 days | preferred for transport |
| Refrigerated - Filter paper | not acceptable | |
| Frozen - Filter paper | not acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
CPT
82542(4)
Performing Lab
Omega Quant
Report Available
5 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 8063 | See Scanned Report |