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HelpTest ID BLOD1708 Lipid Panel Reflex to LDL Direct, Fasting
Synonym
Lipid Prof
Specimen Type/Requirements
Green top (Lithium heparin w/gel) - Plasma (Preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
Instructions: Patient MUST be fasting if this order is placed. 12 hr overnight fast is required.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Bismarck
HDL will be affected by any hemolysis.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bemidji
| Room Temp | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Bismarck
| Room Temp | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
Includes: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, and LDL
Reflexes to LDL Direct if the Triglycerides is >800
LDL cholesterol calculated using the modified Sampson-NIH equation.
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji
CPT
80061