Fatty Acid Oxidation (FAO)
- LIS Mnemonic: FAO
Collect
Skin Biopsy in Culture Media
Volume Required
N/A
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
Send to lab immediately
Stability
24 hours in media
Processing
During off hours, send sample to Cytogenetics. Send copy of paperwork to Metabolic for processing. If sending from outside CHOP, you must call 215-590-3394 to schedule testing. Upon notification of test acceptance, please submit 2 T25 flasks of cultured fibroblasts by overnight courier on the scheduled date.
Days Performed
Once per month
Reported
8-12 weeks from time of biopsy
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
89240, 88233, 87109
Methodology
Radiolabeled tracer
Remarks
Call Metabolic lab at 215-590-3394 to have testing scheduled.
Contact Us
- (215) 590-3394
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