Lipid Panel

Test Code
LIPID


Includes
Includes: Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
12-14 hour fast required. Desirable, Borderline and Undesirable ranges included in report


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
See individual analytes


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges


Clinical Significance
Evaluate hyperlipidemia as an index to coronary artery disease.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.