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Lipid Panel

Test Code
LPNL


Alias/See Also
Cor Risk, Fasting Lipid Profile


Includes
Chol, Trig, HDL, Calculated LDL, VLDL, Chol/HDL Ratio, Lipid Interpretation


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum)


Transport Container
PST (light green top). Red top and SST also acceptable


Reference Range
See individual assays.


Clinical Significance
Total and HDL cholesterol, in conjunction with a triglyceride determination, provide valuable information for the risk of coronary artery disease.




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.