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Test Code LIPID Lipid Panel

Alias

Lipid Profile

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin

Units

Varies - See individual components

Reference Ranges

Varies - See individual components

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 3 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - See individual tests

CPT Code(s)

80061

CMS National Coverage Policy - Lipid Testing

Panel Components

Triglycerides

Cholesterol

HDL Cholesterol

LDL Cholesterol (Calculated)

Cholesterol:HDL Ratio (Calculated)

Non-HDL Cholesterol (Calculated)