Laboratory Services
Lipid Panel with Direct LDL Reflex
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| Test Description |
Lipid Panel with Direct LDL Reflex
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| Synonym(s) |
Lipids |
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| Test ID |
LIPIDR
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| General Information |
Includes Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, Calculated LDL, Calculated VLDL, Reflex to DLDL, Cholesterol/HDL ratio, LDL/HDL ratio |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red Top |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
300 uL |
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top or plasma tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated 7 days |
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic colorimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80061 |
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| Reflex Conditions |
Will reflex to Direct LDL if the Triglycerides are greater than 400 mg/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
24331-1 |
