A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

LIPID PROFILE FASTING

Test Code
CP1


Alias/See Also
CP1


CPT Codes
80061

Includes
Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol calculated
Triglycerides
Risk Ratio


Preferred Specimen
1 mL of plasma from a light green lithium heparin tube.


Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to specimen collection.

Minimum Volume
0.5


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST (serum serparator tube)


Instructions
Patient should be fasting for 9-12 hours prior to specimen collection.


Transport Container
GREEN


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Report Available
Within 24 hours




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.