Lipid Group w/Direct LDL
Order Name
LIP DR LDL
Test Number: 2012900
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2012900
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Cholesterol, Total Serum
|
Enzymatic | 2093-3 |
|
Triglycerides
|
Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase | 2571-8 |
|
HDL Cholesterol (High Density Lipid)
|
Enzymatic | 2085-9 |
|
Direct LDL Cholesterol
|
Enzymatic | 18262-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1.0) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (1.0) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate Serum/Plasma from cells/gel within 3 hours. Stability: Ambient 2 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3-4 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 80061, 83721 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |