Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
| Abbrev Code: | LIPO | ||
| Order Code: | LAB100 | Order Name: | Lipoprotein Electrophoresis |
| Methodology: | Electrophoresis/Enzymatic/Detergent solubilization | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83700 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Frederickson classification | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-8 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Patient Preparation: | Patient should be fasting for 12-15 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparin and frozen samples, body fluids |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 24 hours at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; unacceptable frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 80503 (LIPOELECT) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Also includes Frederickson classification. An HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL is low and constitutes a coronary heart disease risk factor. An HDL cholesterol greater than 60 mg/dL is a negative risk factor for coronary heart disease. |
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