Lipid Panel

Label Mnemonic:	LIPP
Epic code:	LAB18

Chemistry
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.

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.

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

See Additional Information:
Fasting Specimen Requirements