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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
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 |