Test Overview
Test Methodology

Stable Isotope Dilution Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Test Usage

Evaluate deficiency of essential and other nutritionally beneficial fatty acids.

Reference Range *

Age specific reference ranges provided with report.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

3 - 7 days

Soft Order Code
FAPEP
MiChart Code
Essential Fatty Acid Profile (C12-C22)
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo FAPEP (82426)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in red top or SST tube from a fasting patient (12 - 14 hour fast). Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic tube and freeze. Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours before collection of specimen.

    Special Handling

    Fasting specimen.

    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.2 mL serum
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82725
    Fee Code
    AB123
    LOINC
    43676-6
    NY State Approved
    No