Phospholipids

Message
*Take to processing ASAP. Centrifuge 1 hour of collection, separate serum and pour into the vial.


Test Code
717


Alias/See Also
LAB00280


CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions

Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Immediately separate serum specimens from the cells into clean, plastic, screw-cap vial(s).



Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 6 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 60 days


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

Lipemia • Plasma



Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

FDA Status
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

Setup Schedule
Mon, thurs


Report Available
2-6 days


Reference Range
151-264 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Phospholipids are used in diagnosing and treating disorders of lipid metabolism associated with atherosclerosis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




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.