NEFA (Non-Esterised Free Fatty Acids)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 56


The degradation of adipose tissue releases NEFA. They are a quick and sensitive marker of energy deficiency or of reduced feed intake in case of stress situations or disease, and serve to estimate e.g. the lipomobilisation in a catabolic metabolic state.

Material

Serum 0.5 ml

Method

Photometry

Species list

Ruminants, South American camelids, pig

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)