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Very Low Density Lipoprotein

Test Code
LAB6131


Alias/See Also
VLDL


CPT Codes
Triglyceride: 84478

Includes
Triglyceride, VLDL calculated


Instructions
Routine venipunctureCollect one 4.5ml  light green top (lithium heparin) tubeor one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube


Specimen Stability
Room Temp 3 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 6 months


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


Methodology
VLDL is calculated as follows: triglycerides / 5

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
"Triglyceride: 0-150 mg/dL
VLDL: 10-31 mg/dL"


Additional Information
NCD-ABN_Lipids_Testing_VLDL


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.