Referred Tests
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Test ID: FAO
Fatty Acid Oxidation Probe Assay, Fibroblast Culture
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, a fibroblast culture and cryopreservation for biochemical studies will always be performed at an additional charge. However, for multiple assays on a patient utilizing fibroblast culture, only 1 culture is required regardless of the number of assays ordered. If viable cells are not obtained within 30 days, client will be notified.
See Newborn Screening Follow-up for Isolated C5 Acylcarnitines Elevations (also applies to any plasma or serum C5 acylcarnitine elevations) in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Advisory Information
This test is recommended only after appropriate analyte testing, including acylcarnitines, organic acids, acylglycines, and/or fatty acids (ACRN / Acylcarnitines, Quantitative, Plasma; OAU / Organic Acids Screen, Urine; ACYLG / Acylglycines, Quantitative, Urine; FAPCP / Fatty Acid Profile, Comprehensive [C8-C26], Serum), has been performed.
Necessary Information
Provide clinical information
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Cultured fibroblasts
Container/Tube: T-75 or T-25 flask
Specimen Volume: 1 Full T-75 flask or 2 full T-25 flasks
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerated 24 hours
Specimen Type: Skin biopsy
Supplies: Fibroblast Biopsy Transport Media (T115)
Container/Tube: Sterile container with any standard cell culture media (eg, minimal essential media, RPMI 1640). The solution should be supplemented with 1% penicillin and streptomycin. Tubes can be supplied upon request (Eagle's minimum essential medium with 1% penicillin and streptomycin).
Specimen Volume: 4-mm punch
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available in Special Instructions:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) in Special Instructions.
3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Inborn Errors of Metabolism Test Request (T798) with the specimen.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimen in formalin or fixative preservative | Reject |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Varies | ||