CPT/HCPCS
80061
Order Code
CH455
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Cholesterol, Total, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol (calculated), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (calculated), Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | > 1 year |
Reject Criteria
Unspun SST
Test Details
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Clinical Significance
The Lipid Panel measures serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels; it includes evaluation of the cholesterol/HDL-C ratio (calculated), HDL-C, LDL-C (calculated), non-HDL-C (calculated), total cholesterol, and Triglycerides. Comprehensive lipid assessment aids in the evaluation of cardiovascular risk and the likelihood of suffering an ischemic event. It is also useful for the prevention and management of atherosclerotic disease, as well as the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome
Reference Ranges
See individual tests
