Lipoprotein Electrophoresis

Included Tests

Cholesterol; Electrophoresis; Interpretation; Triglyercide

Patient Preparation

For optimum results, the patient conditions at the time of sample collection should be:
a. Following a stable diet for at least a week.
b. Stable body weight.
c. Fasting for at least 12 hours (12 to 16 hours).

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial

Transport And Storage

7 days Refrigerated
14 days Frozen

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 1 hour of collection

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL Serum

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results

Methodology:

• Agarose Electrophoresis (AE)

CPT Coding

82465, 83700, 84478

Medical Necessity May Apply