Referred Tests
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Test ID: POX
Fatty Acid Profile, Peroxisomal (C22-C26), Serum
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Newborn Screen Follow-up for X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy in Special Instructions.
For more information, see Newborn Screening Act Sheet X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: Increased Very Long Chain Fatty Acids in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting-overnight (12-14 hours).
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
3. Centrifuge and aliquot serum.
Additional Information:
1. Patient's age and gender is required.
2. Include information regarding treatment, family history, and tentative diagnosis.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Inborn Errors of Metabolism Test Request (T798) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 92 days | |
| Refrigerated | 15 days |