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Lipid Panel
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB18
Alias/See Also
HDL
CPT Codes
80061
Includes
Cholesterol, Triglyceride, High Density Lipoprotein, Low Density lipoprotein, Very Low Density Lipoprotein and Cardiac Risk Factor
Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube (lithium heparin plasma).
Fasting specimen preferred.
Fasting specimen preferred.
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 600 uL (one full light-green-top microtainer or two full red-top microtainers).
Serum/plasma: 300 uL.
Serum/plasma: 300 uL.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold top (serum separator tube) or Red Top
Instructions
Panel includes: Total Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL-, LDL-,
VLDL-Cholesterol, CAD Risk Factor (CHOL/HDL).
VLDL-Cholesterol, CAD Risk Factor (CHOL/HDL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days.
Frozen: 3 wks.
Frozen: 3 wks.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
PATIENT PREPARATION: Prior evening meal should contain no fatty food and should be completed by 6 p.m. for best results. A 12 to 14 hour fasting is necessary.
No alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.
No alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
CHOLESTEROL TOTAL: [120-199] mg/dL Desirable: <200 mg/dL Borderline high: 201 to 239 mg/dL
High cholesterol: >240 mg/dL
TRIGLYCERIDES: [10-149] mg/dl
Normal Trig..(s): <150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg/dL
High: 200
High cholesterol: >240 mg/dL
TRIGLYCERIDES: [10-149] mg/dl
Normal Trig..(s): <150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg/dL
High: 200
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
