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Lipid Profile
Test CodeLP
Preferred Specimen
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube from a fasting patient. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
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Cholesterol | Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol |
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol | Triglycerides |
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
CHOLESTEROL
Males
0-2 years: 117-176 mg/dL
3-19 years: <170 mg/dL
>19 years: <200 mg/dL
Females
0-2 years: 115-177 mg/dL
3-19 years: <170 mg/dL
>19 years: <200 mg/dL
HDL
Males
5-9 years: 43-76 mg/dL
10-14 years: 41-76 mg/dL
15-19 years: 35-65 mg/dL
>20 years: >35 mg/dL
Females
5-9 years: 39-75 mg/dL
10-14 years: 41-72 mg/dL
15-19 years: 39-76 mg/dL
>20 years: >35 mg/dL
LDL
Desirable: ≤130 mg/dL
Borderline: 130-159 mg/dL
High Risk: ≥160 mg/dL
RISK RATIOS
An interpretive report will be provided.
TRIGLYCERIDES
Males
0-4 years: 30-102 mg/dL
5-9 years: 31-104 mg/dL
10-14 years: 33-129 mg/dL
15-19 years: 38-152 mg/dL
≥20 years: <200 mg/dL
Females
0-4 years: 35-115 mg/dL
5-9 years: 33-108 mg/dL
10-14 years: 38-135 mg/dL
15-19 years: 40-136 mg/dL
≥20 years: <200 mg/dL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department