A 8 - 10 hour fast prior to sample collection is recommended
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Lt green plasma separator (PST)
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated - 7 days
Ambient - 2 days
See individual tests
Cholesterol |
100 - 199 mg/dL |
Triglycerides |
<150 mg/dL |
HDL |
>40 mg/dL |
LDL calculation |
Not established |
VLDL, calculated |
≤30 mg/dL |
Samples with triglyceride concentrations >1,300 mg/dL should not be used for the determination of LDL cholesterol.