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HelpTest Code LAB4098 LIPID PANEL REFLEX DIRECT LDL
Additional Codes
Internal: 12671
External: LIPIDRFLX
Beaker: LAB4098
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Patient Prep: Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection.
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 3 months |
Method
Enzymatic colorimetric
Synonyms
Coronary Risk Profile; Lipid Screen; LDL (Calculated); HDL/Lipid Profile
CPT Codes
80061
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Cholesterol, mg/dL; Triglyceride, mg/dL; HDL, mg/dL; LDL (Calculated) mg/dL; LDL/HDL ratio; Chol/HDL ratio; LDL Cholesterol, Direct, mg/dL (Reflex)