Lipid Panel
| Label Mnemonic: | LIPP |
| Epic code: | LAB18 |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood or ONE Microtainer®
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Refer to individual components.
Interpretive Data:
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is calculated using the Friedewald equation if triglycerides are 400 mg/dL or lower.
Reference
Friedewald WT, Levy RI, Fredrickson DS. Estimation of the concentration of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in plasma, without use of the preparative ultracentrifuge. Clin Chem. 1972 Jun;18(6):499-502. PMID: 4337382.
Methodology:
Refer to individual components.
CPT Code:
80061
See also:
Cholesterol, Plasma
Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein, Plasma
Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated), Plasma
Triglycerides, Plasma
Cholesterol, Plasma
Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein, Plasma
Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated), Plasma
Triglycerides, Plasma
See Additional Information:
Fasting Specimen Requirements
Fasting Specimen Requirements
Refer to BD Microtainer® Tubes product sheet for detailed sample collection instructions.
Fasting for at least 8 hours prior to collection is recommended.
This panel includes the tests for plasma total cholesterol, high- density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides, as well as the calculated parameters low-density lipoprotein-calculated (LDL-C) and non-HDL-C. See below for links to the individual tests.