Lipoprotein NMR

Message

Sendout, Mayo test code: NMRLP

Test Code

LAB1048

Alias/See Also

HDL particle number
HDL particles
LDL Cholesterol
LDL particle number
LDL particles
Lipoprotein particles
NMR
NMRLP
NMR profile
Nuclear magnetic resonance

CPT Codes
83704

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL serum from a red tube. SERUM GEL TUBE IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Patient Preparation
1. Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) is required. On night before examination, evening meal should be eaten before 6 p.m. and should contain no fatty foods.
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is collected.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

1. Allow isopropyl alcohol (from phlebotomy site prep) to dry thoroughly before venipuncture.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Ambient: 8 hours

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

Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject

Methodology
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Tuesday,Friday

Report Available

2-7 days

Limitations

Failure to follow specimen collection requirements may prevent measurable results.

Reference Range

Included with report

Clinical Significance

Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, Minnesota

Additional Information
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile, Serum

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.