Cholesterol / Triglycerides / High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) / Calculated Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) / Direct LDL if indicated.
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Same day as tested
CPT Code:
80061 / 83721 if indicated
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin) or 4.5 mL plasma separator tube (PST). Patient should be fasting 9-12 hours before collection.
Handling:
Centrifuge SST or PST within 2 hours of collection and transport in original tube. Centrifuge green top tube within 2 hours of collection and separate plasma into a plastic tube for transport. Refrigerate. Transport within 48 hours.
Stability:
6 days refrigerated at 2-8° C, or 3 months frozen at -25° C if frozen within 24 hours of collection.
Standard Volume:
4 mL serum or plasma.
Minimum Volume:
2 mL serum or plasma.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Comments:
A measured Direct LDL is added if the triglyceride level is 400 mg/dL or greater. If the Direct LDL is indicated, an additional charge will be added.
Rejection Criteria:
Gross hemolysis.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST