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Lipid Panel

Test Code
LIPID


CPT Codes
80061

Includes
Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Calculated LDL Cholesterol with reflex to Direct LDL if Trig >400


Preferred Specimen
GREEN Lithium Heparin Plasma


Minimum Volume
0.50 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
SST Serum Separator, Red No Gel


Instructions
Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
GREEN Lithium Heparin


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 Days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection, Gross hemoloysis


Methodology
Vitros 7600/3400

Reference Range
See Individual Tests


Clinical Significance
Use to assess cardiovascular disease risk and guide therapy


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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.