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Lipid Panel with Direct LDL

Test Code
DLP


Alias/See Also
MLP


CPT Codes
80061

Includes
  1. Triglycerides
  2. Cholesterol
  3. LDL, Direct
  4. HDL
  5. Non-HDL Cholesterol Calculation


Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator (Gold/Yellow) Tube


Patient Preparation
Patient must be fasting for 8 hours prior to collection.

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator (Light Green) Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 7 days stored at -70º C

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 7 days stored at -70º C


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


Reference Range
NHDL: <= 160 mg/dL

See Additional Information for individual reference ranges.


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory


Additional Information
HDL Reference Ranges
Triglycerides Reference Range
Cholesterol Reference Ranges
Direct LDL Reference Range

Last Updated: October 27, 2022


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.