LIPID PANEL

Test Code

LAB18

CPT Codes
80061

Includes

Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDLCholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), VLDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and non-HDL Cholesterol (Calculated)

Preferred Specimen

One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric Volume: Light green top microtainer, spin within 2 hours of collection

Other Acceptable Specimens

Dark green top, red top, or gold top tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 4 Days

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Clinical Significance

Calculation for LDL and VLDL are inaccurate when the triglycerides are > 400 mg/dL. Direct LDL measurement will automatically be
performed when the triglyceride value is > 400 mg/dL. Lipids panels are generally performed in a fasting state, however, it is
acceptable to draw a lipid panel non-fasting if this is desired by the ordering provider.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

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.