Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD13778Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Nonesterified Fatty Acids (Free Fatty Acids)
Also known as: Free Fatty Acids, NEFA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The Nonesterified Fatty Acids (Free Fatty Acids) assay is useful in evaluating lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation and may assist in evaluating patients with hypoglycemia and for nutritional assessment.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be removed from cells immediately after collection
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Causes for Rejection
Received thawed • Received refrigerated • Heparin plasma and patients on heparin therapy
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 2 hours |
| Frozen | 30 days |