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Test Code LIPM Lipid Profile with LDL

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

Lipid Profile reference ranges have been established using the NHBLI (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute) recommendations, which includes the ATP III Classifications (Adult Treatment Plan) for HDL, LDL and the associated ratios and risk factors.

Included in the report are Cholesterol/HDL Ratio and Risk Factors, the LDL/HDL Ratio, as well as the individual results for Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides.

Test Algorithm

A calculated LDL is performed on all Lipid Panels. If the triglyceride level is greater than or equal to 400 mg/dL a Direct LDL will be performed at an additional charge.

Special Instructions

Note: Patient should fast 12-14 hours.

 

Specimen Required

Test updated March 2017

 

Container/Tube  
Acceptable  PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable  SST
Specimen Volume  3.0mL
Minimum Volume  1.0mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

See individual tests.

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

See individual test listings

CPT Code

80061

Test Includes

Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Direct HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL Ratio and LDL/HDL Direct Ratio