Lipid Panel with Triglycerides/HDL-Cholesterol
What it measures
- TG/HDL CLOINC 44733-4
- LDL CholesterolLOINC 13457-7
- HDL CholesterolLOINC 2085-9
- TriglyceridesLOINC 2571-8
- Cholesterol, TotalLOINC 2093-3
- Non HDL CholesterolLOINC 43396-1
- Chol/HDL CLOINC 9830-1
Before the visit
Fasting required
Patient should be fasting 12 hours.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
- Minimum volume
- 1 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Refrigerated (cold packs)
1. Gently invert draw tube 5X (DO NOT SHAKE). 2. Let blood clot for 30-60 minutes at room temperature. 3. Centrifuge for 10 minutes. 4. Aliquot top layer from red-top draw tube and place SERUM in transport tube and dispose of draw tube. Label the transport tube as "No Additive Serum Red". ONLY ship No Additive Serum in transport tube. 5. Store and transport refrigerated. It is acceptable to store frozen and ship refrigerated. Do not ship frozen on dry ice. Note: Adults without other risk factors for heart disease should receive a lipid panel once every five years. Individuals who have had an abnormal lipid panel, or those who have other cardiovascular risk factors, may be tested more frequently.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Sat
Billing
CPT 80061