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HelpTest Code LIPID | Beaker: LAB18 Lipid Profile
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB18
Epic Description: LIPID PANEL
Synonym
Profile includes Chol, Trig, HDL, LDL (calc.), HDL/Chol Ratio, Total Chol/HDL Ratio, and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.35 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Deliver to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
80061
Patient Preparation
A fasting specimen is recommended but this is at the discretion of the ordering provider.