LIPID PANEL WITH REFLEX LDL

Test Code

LAB4167

CPT Codes
80061

Includes

Total Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL-Cholesterol, calculated (Friedewald)
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, calculated

If Triglyceride result is >400 mg/dL, then Direct LDL will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 83721)

Preferred Specimen

Green Top/Gel LiHep

Patient Preparation
Patient fasting of 9-12 hrs, recommended.
Nonfasting samples may be used.

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

5.0 mL Gold SST

Transport Container

Li Heparin (GST)

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis; moderate to gross icterus

Methodology
Enzymatic colorimetric

Setup Schedule

Setup Schedule: Daily

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

See individual tests

Clinical Significance

Lipid panels components include those useful in the detection, classification, and monitoring of patients with hyperlipidemia.

Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry

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.