Diabetes Comorbidity Assessment
Use
This test is intended to help inform the clinician about the presence of hyperlipidemia as an index to cardiovascular disease and to identify patients with chronic kidney disease.
Special Instructions
State patient's age and sex on the request form. Lipid panels are best avoided for up to three months following acute myocardial infarction, although cholesterol can be measured in the first 24 hours. Patient should be on a stable diet, ideally for two to three weeks prior to collection of blood. Fasting is not necessary for this profile, however fasting for 12 to 14 hours prior to collection is recommended for diagnostic purposes.
Limitations
LDL cholesterol cannot be calculated if triglyceride is >800 mg/dL. Testing schedules may vary and additional time should be allowed for confirmatory or reflex tests.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2160-0
- 2161-8
- 14957-5
- 9318-7
- 2093-3
- 2571-8
- 2085-9
- 13458-5
- 13457-7
- 8251-1
- 43396-1
- 98979-8
- 2160-0
- 2161-8
- 14957-5
- 9318-7
- 2093-3
- 2571-8
- 2085-9
- 13458-5
- 13457-7
- 8251-1
- 43396-1
- 98979-8
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Patient Preparation
Fasting is recommended for 12 to 14 hours.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimens at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Use of oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |