LipoFit by NMR
Also known as: NMRLIPFIT
Use
The LipoFit by NMR test is used for assessing LDL particle number in high-risk patients, such as those with type 2 diabetes mellitus, where LDL particle number is being used to guide therapy. It is not recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment in general populations, as the preferred test is the regular Lipid Panel.
Special Instructions
Patients should fast for 12 hours prior to specimen collection. The specimen must be collected in a Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube, with a minimum volume of 2 mL. Mixing by gentle inversion after collection and proper separation from cells within 8 hours is critical.
Limitations
The LipoFit by NMR has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test is a Laboratory Developed Test and is performed in a CLIA certified laboratory for clinical purposes. Furthermore, the methodology employed includes quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy combined with quantitative enzymatic assays.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2093-3
- 2571-8
- 2085-9
- 13457-7
- 62253-0
- 62254-8
- 17782-4
- 43729-3
- 49748-7
- 43728-5
- 43727-7
- 54434-6
- 11526-1
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube with 'ARUP NMR Serum' label
Collection Instructions
Collect in a Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube, invert gently to mix, allow to clot at room temperature, and separate from cells within 8 hours.
Patient Preparation
Fast 12 hours prior to collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Plasma, serum separator tubes other than Greiner Bio-One, non-fasting or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |