LIPID PROFILE, SERUM/PLASMA
| Synonyms: | Cholesterol and other Lipid analysis; LDL; HDL; TRIG |
| Computer Code: | (LIPIDS) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). 10-12 hour fasting required. Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | CHOL: Desirable: <200 MG/DL Borderline High: 200-239 MG/DL High: >239 MG/DL HDL: Low: <40 MG/DL High: >59 MG/DL LDL: CAD + Multiple Risk Factors (esp. diabetes): <70 MG/DL CHD and CHD Risk Equivalents: <100 MG/DL Multiple (2+) Risk Factors: <130 MG/DL Zero to One Risk Factor: <160 MG/DL TRIG: Desirable: <150 MG/DL Borderline High: 150-199 MG/DL High: 200-499 MG/DL Very High: >499 MG/DL NHDC: CAD + Multiple Risk Factors (esp. diabetes): <100 MG/DL CHD and CHD Risk Equivalents: <130 MG/DL Multiple (2+) Risk Factors: <160 MG/DL Zero to One Risk Factor: <190 MG/DL 2004 update: for very high risk patients, goal is LDL-C <70 mg/dL (CAD + multiple risk factors (esp. DM), severe or poorly controlled risk factors (esp. cigarette smoking), multiple risk factors of metabolic syndrome and patients with ACS). |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80061 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |