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Lipid Panel

Test Code
LAB18


CPT Codes
80061

Includes
Cholesterol; high density lipoprotein; low density lipoprotein (calculated); triglycerides


Instructions
"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 4.5 light green top (lithium heparin) tube or one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"


Specimen Stability
Specimen will be stored in lab for 3 days refrigerated then discarded.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection/handling procedures


Methodology
See individual test for methodology.

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
"



Test


Reference Range


Units




Cholesterol


120-200


mg/dL




HDL Cholesterol


40-60


mg/dL




Triglyceride


0-150


mg/dL




LDL Calculated


50-129


mg/dL



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Additional Information
NCD-ABN_Cardiovascular_Preventative_Screening
NCD-ABN Lipids Testing


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.