Lipid Profile

Test Code
LIPID


Includes
Cholesterol, Total
Triglycerides
Cholesterol, LDL (Calculation)
Cholesterol, HDL
Total/HDL Ratio

*Cholesterol, LDL, Direct is reflexed when Triglyceride results are >400 mg/dL.
 


Preferred Specimen
Plasma (Green Top, Lithium Heprin)


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Gold Top or Red no Gel or SST)


Performing Laboratory
All SMHCS Laboratories



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.