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HelpTest Code LIPIDC Lipid Profile w/ Reflex Direct LDL
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EPIC: LAB18
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
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Cholesterol, Total |
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDLC) (Calculated) |
| High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | Triglycerides |
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Plasma
Draw blood in a light green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s) following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast. Spin down, separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw, and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s) following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast. Spin down, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw, and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
LDLC (CALCULATED)
Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130-159 mg/dL
Very high: >190 mg/dL
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80061