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LIPID PROFILE w/ REFLEX TO LDL DIRECT
Test CodeCORP
Alias/See Also
Lipid; Lipids; Trig; Triglyceride; Cholesterol; LDL; CORP; Coronary Risk; CRISK
CPT Codes
80061; Additional CPT 83721 if a direct LDL needs to be performed
Includes
Includes: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL (calc), and VLDL (calc).
Note: A direct LDL measurement will be performed when Triglyceride levels are >400
Note: A direct LDL measurement will be performed when Triglyceride levels are >400
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Patient Preparation
Fasting 12 hours
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Note: Plasma must be removed from the cells within 3 hours of collection
Note: Plasma must be removed from the cells within 3 hours of collection
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- Frozen up to 3 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
EDTA plasma is no longer an acceptable alternative
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Same day tested
Reference Range
Triglyceride | <150 mg/dL |
Cholesterol | <200 mg/dL |
HDL | >40 mg/dL |
Non-HDL | <130 mg/dL |
LDL, Calculated | 0-129 mg/dL |
Cholesterol HDL Ratio | = 5 mg/dL |
VLDL, Calculated | 5-30 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Investigation of serum lipids aids in the evaluation of potential risk factors for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
Calculated LDL = CHOL - HDL - (TRIG/5)
(Reference Range <130)
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Additional Information
Fasting Patient Information Sheet
Clinical Assessment and Management of Hypercholesterolemia Guidelines
Last Updated: June 6, 2023