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Phytanic Acid (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

PHY

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
SST

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

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