Lipoprotein Electrophoresis

Test Code
LIPE


Quest Code
35436


Alias/See Also
35436


CPT Codes
82465, 83700, 84478

Includes
Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Chylomicrons, Beta Lipoproteins, Pre-Beta Lipoproteins, Alpha Lipoproteins, Serum Appearance, Interpretation


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Patient Preparation
For optimum results, the patient conditions at the time of sample collection should be:
a. Following a stable diet for at least a week.
b. Stable body weight.
c. Fasting for at least 12 hours (12 to 16 hours).

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days


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


Methodology
Agarose Electrophoresis (AE)

Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 2 days a week.


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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