Lipid panel

Alphabetical Test listing

Lipid panel-160

Test name:

Lipid panel

Test number:

160

Excellian order number:

80061.0

Abbreviation:

LPD

Alternate names:

Lipoprotein

Tests included:

Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL
LDL calculation
VLDL, calculated

Patient preparation information:

An 8 - 10 hour fast prior to sample collection is recommended

Fasting for a blood test

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - 2 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

See individual tests

Reference ranges:

Cholesterol	100 - 199 mg/dL
Triglycerides	<150 mg/dL
HDL	>40 mg/dL
LDL calculation	Not established
VLDL, calculated	≤30 mg/dL

CPT codes:

80061

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

05/02/2023

Review date:

01/05/2024