Test Code LAB1889 Lipid Panel w/ Calculated LDL
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Gold Top Tube-SST
Red Top Tube-Plain
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.2mL
Minimum: 0.6 mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
TAT
Routine: 90 minutes
STAT: 35 minutes
Test Components
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Reference Range
Contact lab for reference range.
CPT
80061
Performing Section
Chemistry