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Lipid Panel

Message
CHOL/TRIG/HDL/LDL/ CHOL/HDL RATIO


Test Code
LIPID


Preferred Specimen
1.0mL Serum or Plasma(Li Heparin)


Instructions
"Minimum specimen requirement 1.0. Fast 12hr.
Testing Frequency: As Ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 Days Refrigerated




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.