Alert

Free Fatty Acids

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB986
EPIC Order
   FATTY ACIDS, FREE
CPT Code(s)   82725
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   888
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/Gold SST tube/Gold SST also acceptable; See Comments
  Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory -Mayo Clinic Laboratories
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Deliver immediately, must be processed within 45 min of collection. 
  • Patient must fast over-night (12-14 hrs) and not consume any alcohol 24 hours before specimen is drawn.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514