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OmegaCheck(R) (NY)
Test Code15420
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Whole blood.
Collection Instructions:
__1. Collect and label sample according to standard
__protocols. 2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately
__after draw. DO NOT SHAKE. 3. Do not centrifuge. 4. Store
__and transport refrigerated.
Patient Preparation:
__Fasting is preferred but not required
Collection Instructions:
__1. Collect and label sample according to standard
__protocols. 2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately
__after draw. DO NOT SHAKE. 3. Do not centrifuge. 4. Store
__and transport refrigerated.
Patient Preparation:
__Fasting is preferred but not required
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Whole blood
Transport Container
Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top)
Transport Temperature
Whole blood: Refrigerated preferred; Room temperature
_acceptable; Frozen unacceptable
_acceptable; Frozen unacceptable
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
__Room temperature: 28 Days
__Refrigerated: 28 Days
__Frozen: Unacceptable
__-70 Degrees: 28 Days
__Room temperature: 28 Days
__Refrigerated: 28 Days
__Frozen: Unacceptable
__-70 Degrees: 28 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Lep[ipemia
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Setup Schedule
Sets up 6 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 4 to 7 days.
Clinical Significance
OmegaCheck® may be performed on individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and/or those high metabolic or cardiovascular risk.
