Lipid Profile

Message


SRHC Clients

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

Outreach/Outpatients: 
1 gold top tube

Inpatients:  1 light green tube


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




Test Code
LIPO


Alias/See Also
Lipoprotein Panel


CPT Codes
80061

Includes


Cholesterol, Triglycerids, HDL, LDL, Chol/HDL Ratio




Other Acceptable Specimens
1 light green tube, 1 gold tube, or 1 red top tube


Transport Container
1 light green tube, 1 gold tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
48 hrs if refrigerated. Refrigerate within 4 hours.


Methodology
Varies by test

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


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.