Lipid Panel

Label Mnemonic:	LIPP
Epic code:	LAB18
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	80061

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.

Comments:

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.

Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.

Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the pre analytical variables which can effect results.

Methodology:

Refer to individual components.

Sample Processing:

Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

See also:
Cholesterol, Plasma
Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein, Plasma
Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated), Plasma
Triglycerides, Plasma

See Additional Information:
Fasting Specimen Requirements