Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Free Fatty Acids

Ordering information:

Please note the patient will receive an account for $60.25 from VCGS for this test,and a partial rebate may be claimed back from Medicare. For further details regarding this, please contact VCGS directly.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Fluoride/oxalate tube (grey)

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Spin, seperate and freeze plasma.

Transport frozen.

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital

External Laboratory details...