NMR LipoProfileĀ® With Lipids and Insulin Resistance Markers (With Graph)
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. Collect specimen in NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top tube), which is the preferred container.
Limitations
If triglyceride level is >800 mg/dL, LDL cholesterol will not be calculated. This test has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 59062-0
- 54434-6
- 13457-7
- 2085-9
- 2571-8
- 2093-3
- 49748-7
- 43727-7
- 17782-4
- 43728-5
- 43729-3
- 62254-8
- 62253-0
- 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), or red-top tube
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen using the NMR LipoTube. Centrifuge as soon as possible and prior to shipment.
Patient Preparation
Fasting required for 8 hours.
Storage Instructions
Keep refrigerated and ship with frozen cool packs.
Causes for Rejection
Unspun specimens, plasma/serum contaminated with red cells, specimens in inappropriate containers, room temperature storage for more than 24 hours, specimens over six days old.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
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