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Fatty Acid Panel, Mitochondrial (C8-C18), Serum Blood Test
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Labcorp
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Quest Diagnostics
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| Price | Coming soon | $185.99 |
| Results in | — | ~5 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | Yes |
About the test
Mitochondrial Fatty Acids (C8-C18), to be used to evaluate patients for certain mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation defects as well as for monitoring of dietary therapy.
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
|---|---|
| Decanoic, C10:0 Measures decanoic acid (C10:0), a medium-chain saturated fatty acid, as part of a serum fatty acid panel that can help look at fat metabolism. | — |
| Decenoic, C10:1 Measures decenoic acid (C10:1), a medium-chain unsaturated fatty acid, as part of a serum fatty acid panel that can help look at fat metabolism. | — |
| Hexadecadienoic, C16:2 A minor 16-carbon polyunsaturated fatty acid measured in serum as part of fatty acid panels that look at nutrition and how your body breaks down fats. | — |
| Lauric, C12:0 A 12-carbon saturated fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oil, measured in serum fatty acid panels to look at diet and fat metabolism. | — |
| Lauroleic, C12:1 A minor 12-carbon monounsaturated fatty acid measured in serum fatty acid panels that look at diet and how your body breaks fats down for energy. | — |
| Linoleic C18:2W6 Linoleic acid (C18:2 omega-6), the main omega-6 essential fatty acid, measured in serum fatty acid panels to look at your essential fatty acid status. | — |
| Myristic, C14:0 Measures myristic acid, a saturated fatty acid found in dairy fat and coconut and palm kernel oils, as part of a serum fatty acid profile. | — |
| Myristoleic, C14:1 Measures myristoleic acid, a minor monounsaturated fatty acid, as part of a serum fatty acid profile looking at diet and fat metabolism. | — |
| Octanoic, C8:0 Measures octanoic (caprylic) acid, a medium-chain saturated fatty acid, in serum to help look at fat intake and medium-chain fat metabolism. | — |
| Oleic, C18:1W9 Measures oleic acid, the main monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in olive oil and many other fats, in serum. | — |
| Palmitic, C16:0 Measures palmitic acid, the most common saturated fatty acid in the body and diet, as part of a serum fatty acid profile. | — |
| Palmitoleic, C16:1W7 Measures palmitoleic acid, an omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid made mainly in the body, as part of a serum fatty acid profile. | — |
| Stearic, C18:0 Measures stearic acid, an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid in your blood, as part of a fatty acid profile looking at diet and fat metabolism. | — |
| Tetradecadienoic, C14:2 Measures tetradecadienoic acid, a 14-carbon fatty acid with two double bonds, as part of a profile used to look at fatty acid metabolism. | — |
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.
Preparation
- Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to sample collection.
- Overnight fasting is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
How it works
- 1. Order online No referral or insurance
- 2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
- 3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
- 4. Get results Securely by email
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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