Lipid Panel, Pediatric

Test Code
LCFP


Alias/See Also
LAB3000138


Includes
Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
Triglyceride
LDL, Direct


Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
Sample may be fasting or non-fasting.  If fasting, patient should fast for 12 - 14 hours.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)


Specimen Stability
1 week when Refrigerated (2-8o)
up to 3 months when frozen at <-70oC


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.