Lipid Panel with Triglycerides/HDL Cholesterol
Use
A standard lipid panel measuring important cardiovascular risk markers such as total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, calculated LDL cholesterol, and cholesterol/HDL ratio, used to assess risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and to monitor treatment efficacy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Collect and label sample; gently invert 5 times; allow blood to clot 30 minutes, centrifuge 10 minutes
Patient Preparation
Fasting not required
Storage Instructions
Store serum at 2° to 8 °C after collection and ship same day
Causes for Rejection
Specimens other than serum; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits; gross hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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