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Lipid Profile

Test Code
LIPID


Includes
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
LDL (calculation)
VLDL (calculation)


Preferred Specimen
2 mL Lithium Heparin plasma or serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Patient must be fasting for 12-24 hours.


Transport Container
PST Tube, SST Tube also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
1 week at 15-25 °C, 1 week at 2-8 °C, 1 year at (-15)-(-25) °C




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.