Free Fatty Acids (FFA)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FATT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7439

Synonyms

Fatty Acids - free
Fatty Acids - non esterified
FFA
NEFA
Non-Esterified Fatty Acids

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Collection instructions:
A dedicated sample required. Fasting specimen preferred.
Sample must be collected on ice and send to laboratory promptly.

Laboratory instruction:
Separate within 30 minute of collection and immediately FROZEN.

Register with a dedicated lab number.

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