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LAB18
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Cholesterol, Total | Risk Factor |
| High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | Triglycerides |
| Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Calculated | Non-HDL-Cholesterol, Calculated |
Used to evaluate lipid status.
If triglycerides result is >400 mg/dL, a direct LDL will be reflexed.
Note: Non-HDL cholesterol cannot be ordered as a stand alone test.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 80061
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.
Note:
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or gold serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.
Note:
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
See individual test listings for reference values.
Interpretive ranges provided with report.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday