LIPID PANEL
Name: LIPID PANEL
Mnemonic: LIPID PROFILE
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting 8 - 12 hours
Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection
Stability: 8 hours room temp, 3 days refrigerated, 1 months frozen
Tests included: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, Calculated LDL, Non-HDL Cholesterol
Component: See individual tests for methodology
Reported: Routine 4 hr
CPT: 80061
Department: Main Lab