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Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
Test CodeLIPE
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
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