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HelpTest Code LAB18 Lipid Profile
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk.
Includes Cholesterol, HDL, Triglyceride and a Calculated LDL.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Patient should fast overnight (12 hours).
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 3 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp or Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Various, see individual test.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
07/08/2025
7/8/25 AP