Lipid Profile

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB18
  • Soft Test Code:
  • LIPID
Alternate Names
  • Fasting Lipid Profile (FLP)
  • FLP
  • LIPID
  • Lipid Panel
  • Lipid Profile
Included Tests

Cholesterol; Cholesterol HDL; Cholesterol LDL (Calculated); Chol/HDL Ratio (Calculated); Triglycerides


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Fasting 12 hours prior to testing


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 48 hours of collection


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results


Test Comments:

Reported LDL is calculated using the Friedewald equation.

An LDL Direct will be ordered and performed when the LDL, calculated value is < 0


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Montpelier Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01480284 (Reflex 01422703)


CPT Coding

80061 (Reflex 83721)


Medical Necessity May Apply