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Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Testing Algorithm:
If triglyceride result is >400 mg/dL, then Direct LDL is peformed at an additional charge.
| Profile Information: | |
| Cholesterol, Total | LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), Calculated |
| HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol | Triglycerides |
Note: See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.
Specimen Requirements
Submit ony 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen must arrive within 14 hours of draw.
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting (12-14 hours)
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
3. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.
4. Avoid hemolysis.
5. Label specimen as plasma.
Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting (12-14 hours)
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
3. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.
4. Avoid hemolysis.
5. Label specimen as serum.
Reference Values
See individual test listings for Cholesterol, Total; HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol and Triglycerides reference ranges.
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, Calculated
0-19 years: 50-109 mg/dL
>19 years: 60-129 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine-shift
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate ≤14 hours
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80061