NMR LipoProfile w/Lipids and Insulin Resistance Markers

Message
*Patient should be fasting 8 hours.


Test Code
LAB1048


Alias/See Also
LAB1048
LabCorp TC: 123638


CPT Codes
83704, 80061

Includes
Large VLDL-P, Small LDL-P, Large HDL-P, VDLD size, LDL size, HDL size, insulin-resistance score, lipoprotein particle number (LDL-P), total HDL-P, small LDL-P, LDL size, total cholesterol, calculated LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides


Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL Serum - Red Top (No GEL)
 


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL Serum - Red Top (No GEL)


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender (EDTA) - Plasma
Dark Green Top (Sodium Heparin) - Plasma


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 6 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unspun specimens; plamsa/serum contaminated with red cell; citrated plasma (Light blue-top tube); gross hemolysis; specimen received in inappropriate contianer; specimen stored at room temperature for more than a total preanalytical time of 24 hours; specimen more than six days old


Methodology
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

Report Available
2-3 days


Limitations
If tryglyceride level is >800 mg/dL, LDL cholesterol will not be calculated.


Clinical Significance
NMR LDL-P is a  management used in appropriate high-risk patients (type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, CVD risk equivalent, statin-treated patients) to adjudicate response to treatment and guide adjustment in therapy. It is used in conjunction with other lipid measurements and clinical evaluation to aid in the management of lipoprotein disorders associated with cardiovascular disease.


Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
 



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.