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3003086
Fatty Acids Profile, Essential in Red Blood Cells
FA PRO RBC
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in identification of patients with essential fatty acid deficiency, evaluation of nutritional status, and diet monitoring.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Green (sodium heparin), lavender (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A).
Specimen Preparation
DO NOT FREEZE. Transport 6 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, frozen whole blood.
Remarks
Patient age is required on the test request form. Include information regarding treatment, family history, and tentative diagnosis.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-10 days
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
This test does not screen for disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis/function.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82542
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3003087 | Interpretation, Fatty Acids Profile RBC | 75114-9 |
| 3003088 | Myristic Acid, C14:0, RBC | 75103-2 |
| 3003089 | Palmitic Acid, C16:0, RBC | 75115-6 |
| 3003090 | Stearic Acid, C18:0, RBC | 75118-0 |
| 3003091 | Arachidic Acid, C20:0, RBC | 75108-1 |
| 3003092 | Palmitoleic Acid, C16:1w7, RBC | 75111-5 |
| 3003093 | Hexadecenoic Acid, C16:1w9, RBC | 78346-4 |
| 3003094 | Vaccenic Acid, C18:1w7, RBC | 78352-2 |
| 3003095 | a-Linolenic Acid, C18:3w3, RBC | 75113-1 |
| 3003096 | EPA, C20:5w3, RBC | 75097-6 |
| 3003097 | DPA, C22:5w3, RBC | 78347-2 |
| 3003098 | DHA, C22:6w3, RBC | 75095-0 |
| 3003099 | Linoleic Acid, C18:2w6, RBC | 75117-2 |
| 3003100 | g-Linolenic Acid, C18:3w6, RBC | 75119-8 |
| 3003101 | h-g-Linolenic C20:3w6, RBC | 79704-3 |
| 3003102 | Arachidonic Acid, C20:4w6, RBC | 75110-7 |
| 3003103 | DTA, C22:4w6, RBC | 75112-3 |
| 3003104 | DPA, C22:5w6, RBC | 78348-0 |
| 3003105 | Oleic Acid, C18:1w9, RBC | 75102-4 |
| 3003106 | Mead Acid, C20:3w9, RBC | 75106-5 |
| 3003107 | Docosenoic Acid, C22:1, RBC | 78345-6 |
| 3003108 | Nervonic Acid, C24:1w9, RBC | 75098-4 |
| 3003109 | Triene Tetraene Ratio, RBC | 99616-5 |
| 3003110 | Total Saturated Acid, RBC | 99617-3 |
| 3003111 | Total Monounsaturated Acid, RBC | 99618-1 |
| 3003112 | Total Polyunsaturated Acid, RBC | 99619-9 |
| 3003113 | Total w3, RBC | 99620-7 |
| 3003114 | Total w6, RBC | 99621-5 |
| 3003115 | Total Fatty Acids, RBC | 75100-8 |
| 3003116 | EER Fatty Acids Profile, Essential RBC | 11502-2 |
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Aliases
Fatty Acids Profile, Essential in Red Blood Cells
