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Unit Code 81927:
Fatty Acid Oxidation Probe Assay, Fibroblast Culture

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Specimen Required

This test is not recommended for prenatal testing.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Cultured Fibroblasts

1 T-75 or 2 T-25 flask(s) filled to neck with culture media. (Specimen

received in formalin or fixative preservative is not

acceptable.) Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient

temperature.

Note:    See "Lysosomal Storage Disorders" in Special Instructions.

 

Skin Biopsy

Skin biopsy (4-mm punch). Collect sterile biopsy in Eagle's minimum

essential medium with penicillin, streptomycin, and nystatin (Supply

T115). (Specimen received in formalin or fixative preservative

is not acceptable.)  Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped,

sterile container. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:    See "Lysosomal Storage Disorders" in Special Instructions.

 

Pediatric collection instructions same as adult.

Transport Temperature

Varies Ambient\Refrig <24 hours OK\Frozen NO-Cultured Fibroblasts Refrig\Ambient OK\Frozen NO-Skin Biopsy

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Cultured fibroblasts or skin biopsy            

Anticoagulants Other Than:           NA

Hemolysis:                                          NA

Thawing:                                              NO

Lipemia:                                               NA

 

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Varies; Varies

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