Alert

Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (Peroxisomal Enzyme Screen)

Includes: Pristanic Acid and Phytanic Acid

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB987
EPIC Order
   FATTY ACIDS, PEROXISOMAL
CPT Code(s)   82726
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL Blood/Gold SST tube/red plain also acceptable; See Comments
  micro: 0.6mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   4-7 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Patient must be fasting 12-14 hours and not consume alcohol 24 hours before collection.
  • Deliver immediately.  Sample must be processed within 45 minutes of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 11, 2025

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