Lipid Profile with Reflex to Direct LDL

Message
SRHC Clients

Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours for best results.

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 lime green top

Inpatients: 1 lime green top

Transport room temp <2 hours if cells and serum are not separated
Transport refrigerated same day if cells and serum are separated


Test Code
PRLIP


Alias/See Also
Lipid Profile rflx DLDL if Triglyceride over 400
See also Lipid Profile


CPT Codes
80061 and if reflexed 83721

Includes
Cholesterol Total
Triglyceride
LDL, calculated or direct based on results
HDL
CHOL/HDL Ratio


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 lime green tube,1 yellow tube, or 1 red top tube


Transport Temperature
1 lime green tube,1 yellow tube, or 1 red top tube


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days


Methodology
Varies by test

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hours


Reference Range
see patient report




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.