NMR LipoProfile® Without Lipids (With Graph)

Casandra

Casandra Test Code LC20115Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 123489CPT Code 83704

NMR LipoProfile® Without Lipids (With Graph)

Also known as: Cholesterol, Lipoprotein Analysis (LDL-P, HDL-P, LDL Size), Expanded

Clinical Use

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Use

NMR LDL-P is a management tool used in appropriate high-risk patients (type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, CVD risk equivalent, statin-treated patients) to adjudicate response to treatment and guide adjustment in therapy. It is used in conjunction with other lipid measurements and clinical evaluation to aid in the management of lipoprotein disorders associated with cardiovascular disease.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

The test's performance characteristics were determined by Labcorp, and it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. LP-IR score should not be the sole basis for clinical assessment, as it may not account for all cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Test Details

Methodology

Other

Biomarkers

5 targets

HDL-P (Total)LDL SizeLDL-PLP-IR ScoreSmall LDL-P

LOINC Codes

Result Codes

54434-6 - LDL SerPl-sCnc
49748-7 - HDL SerPl-sCnc
43727-7 - LDL Small SerPl-sCnc
17782-4 - LDL SerPl Qn
62255-5 - LP-IR score SerPl

Result Turnaround Time

2-3 days

Specimen

Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top tube) is the preferred container; plain red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA-no gel) tube or green-top (heparin-no gel) tube

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in NMR LipoTube, invert tube eight to 10 times, allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes, and centrifuge within two hours. If centrifugation is delayed, refrigerate and centrifuge within 24 hours. Ship with frozen cool packs.

Patient Preparation

Patient should be fasting for eight hours.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate and ship on frozen cool packs. Do not store at room temperature. Do not freeze the sample.

Causes for Rejection

Unspun specimens; plasma/serum contaminated with red cells; citrated plasma (light blue-top tube); gross hemolysis; inappropriate container; stored at room temperature >24 hours; specimen >6 days old.