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HelpTest ID BLOD1707 Lipid Panel Reflex to LDL Direct
Specimen Type/Requirements
Green top (Lithium heparin w/gel) - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Includes: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, and LDL
Reflexes to LDL Direct if the Triglycerides is >400
Methodology
| Cholesterol | Enzymatic/colorimetric |
| Triglycerides | Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase |
| HDL | Accelerator Selective Detergent |
| LDL Direct | Measured, Liquid Selective Detergent |
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
80061