NMR LipoProfile® Without Lipids (Without Graph)
Also known as: Cholesterol, Lipoprotein Analysis (LDL-P, HDL-P, LDL Size), Expanded
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
Patient should be fasting for eight hours. Specimen should be collected in NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top tube), which is the preferred container. All specimens should be centrifuged by the client prior to shipment to Labcorp to ensure sample integrity.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The test is not suitable for unspun specimens, plasma/serum contaminated with red cells, citrated plasma (light blue-top tube), gross hemolysis, or specimens received in inappropriate containers or stored at room temperature for more than 24 hours.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 17782-4
- 43727-7
- 49748-7
- 54434-6
- 62255-5
- 54434-6
- 49748-7
- 43727-7
- 17782-4
- 62255-5
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top)
Collection Instructions
Gently invert tube eight to 10 times to mix contents and allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes upright at room temperature prior to centrifugation. Do not open NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top).
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting for eight hours.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate all acceptable tube types as soon as possible after centrifugation and within 24 hours of collection. Keep refrigerated prior to shipment, and ship on frozen cool packs. Do not freeze the sample.
Causes for Rejection
Unspun specimens; plasma/serum contaminated with red cells; citrated plasma (light blue-top tube); gross hemolysis; specimen received in inappropriate container; specimen stored at room temperature for more than a total preanalytical time of 24 hours; specimen more than six days old
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days |