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Lipid Panel w/reflex to Direct LDL
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Non-fasting samples are acceptable for lipid testing. Elevated triglycerides in non-fasting specimens may affect the calculated values of VLDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol.
Data has come out that while non-fasting specimens can affect the calculated results of those 2 analytes, in the majority of patients the differences are not clinically significant.
Non-fasting samples are acceptable for lipid testing. Elevated triglycerides in non-fasting specimens may affect the calculated values of VLDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol.
Data has come out that while non-fasting specimens can affect the calculated results of those 2 analytes, in the majority of patients the differences are not clinically significant.
Test Code
RLIPID
Alias/See Also
73831;
Reflex Lipid Panel
Reflex Lipid Panel
CPT Codes
80061
Includes
Includes: Cholesterol Total (70123), Triglycerides (70143), HDL (76024), LDL-Cholesterol, VLDL-Cholesterol. Will reflex to direct LDL(8293) CPT code(s) 83721 if Triglyceride > 400 MG/DL.
Preferred Specimen
serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top)tube
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, contaminated sample.
Methodology
see individual tests
Setup Schedule
24/7
AU
AU
Report Available
daily
Clinical Significance
See Individual Tests
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021
