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Aliasis
Lipid Panel, FLP, Fasting Lipid Profile
Patient Preparation
1. Fasting overnight (12 hours)
2. Patient should not consume any alcohol for 24 hours prior to the specimen being drawn
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Adults: |
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Cholesterol |
< 200 mg/dL |
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Triglyceride |
30-150 mg/dL |
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HDL Cholesterol |
40-60 mg/dL |
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LDL Cholesterol |
5-100 mg/dL |
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VLDL Cholesterol |
6-40 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Refer to individual assays
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
3 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Refer to individual test components for more information.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
80061