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Lipid Panel with Triglycerides/HDL-Cholesterol
Test Code37848
CPT Codes
80061
Includes
Cholesterol, Total
HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides/HDL Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides/HDL Cholesterol
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting 12 hours
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
1. Gently invert draw tube 5X (DO NOT SHAKE).
2. Let blood clot 30-60 min at room temperature.
3. Centrifuge for 10 min.
4. Aliquot top layer from red top draw tube and place SERUM in transport tube and dispose of draw tube. Label the transport tube as No Additive Serum Red. ONLY ship No Additive Serum in transport tube.
5. Store and transport refrigerated. It is acceptable to store frozen and ship refrigerated. Do not ship frozen on dry ice.
2. Let blood clot 30-60 min at room temperature.
3. Centrifuge for 10 min.
4. Aliquot top layer from red top draw tube and place SERUM in transport tube and dispose of draw tube. Label the transport tube as No Additive Serum Red. ONLY ship No Additive Serum in transport tube.
5. Store and transport refrigerated. It is acceptable to store frozen and ship refrigerated. Do not ship frozen on dry ice.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay • Calculation
Setup Schedule
Sets up 7 days a week.
Clinical Significance
The lipid panel is used to determine an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease and to monitor the efficacy of therapy or lifestyle changes.
