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Very Long-Chain and Branched-Chain Fatty Acids Profile
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Initial test to screen for disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis and/or function, including X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy and Zellweger syndrome.
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Tue
2-9 days
Adults: Fasting specimen preferred.
Infants and children: Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal.
Green (sodium or lithium heparin) or lavender (EDTA).
Separate plasma from cells. Transfer 0.5 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.2 mL)
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Room temperature specimens greater than 24 hours. Refrigerated specimens greater than 48 hours. Specimens exposed to more than one freeze/thaw cycle.
Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation. Additional required information includes age, gender, diet (e.g.TPN therapy), drug therapy, and family history. Biochemical Genetics Patient History Form is available on the ARUP Web site at https://www.aruplab.com/patienthistory or by contacting ARUP Client Services.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month
| Available Separately | Component |
0-11 months |
1 year to 2 years |
3 years to 6 years |
7 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Pristanic Acid | Less than 0.31 µmol/L | Less than 0.55 µmol/L | Less than 0.46 µmol/L | Less than 0.26 µmol/L |
| No | Phytanic Acid | 0.03-2.13 µmol/L | 0.23-5.03 µmol/L | 0.33-2.53 µmol/L | 0.25- 2.07 µmol/L |
| No | Ratio Pristanic Acid to Phytanic Acid | Less than 0.91 | Less than 0.28 | Less than 0.28 | Less than 0.28 |
| No | C22:0 Behenic Acid | 28.94-93.50 µmol/L | 28.94-93.50 µmol/L | 28.94-93.50 µmol/L | 28.94-93.50 µmol/L |
| No | C24:0 Tetracosanoic Acid | 24.25-77.75 µmol/L | 24.25-77.75 µmol/L | 24.25-77.75 µmol/L | 24.25-77.75 µmol/L |
| No | C26:0 Hexacosanoic Acid | 0.17-0.73 µmol/L | 0.17-0.73 µmol/L | 0.17-0.73 µmol/L | 0.17-0.73 µmol/L |
| No | Ratio C24:0 to C22:0 | 0.64-1.02 | 0.64-1.02 | 0.64-1.02 | 0.64-1.02 |
| No | Ratio C26:0 to C22:0 | 0.003-0.015 | 0.003-0.015 | 0.003-0.015 | 0.003-0.015 |
Refer to report.
Compliance Statement B: For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
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| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2004251 | Fatty Acids Profile Interpretation | 49263-7 |
| 2004252 | Pristanic Acid | 22761-1 |
| 2004253 | Phytanic Acid | 22671-2 |
| 2004256 | C22:0 Behenic Acid | 30194-5 |
| 2004257 | C24:0 Tetracosanoic Acid | 30195-2 |
| 2004259 | C26:0 Hexacosanoic Acid | 30197-8 |
| 2004260 | Ratio Pristanic to Phytanic | 30550-8 |
| 2004261 | Ratio C24:0 to C22:0 | 30196-0 |
| 2004262 | Ratio C26:0 to C22:0 | 30198-6 |
- VLCFA and BCFA
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