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Test Code
CARDQ
Test Name
Advanced Lipid Panel, Cardio IQ
CPT Codes
80061, 82172, 83695, 83704
Included Tests
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • Cholesterol, Total
  • HDL Large
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Chol/HDLC Ratio
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • LDL Medium
  • LDL Pattern
  • LDL Particle Number
  • LDL Peak Size
  • LDL Small
  • Lipoprotein (a)
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Clinical Utility

The advanced lipid profile provides a more comprehensive assessment of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk than standard lipid panel measurements.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 4 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Patient Preparation

If a Cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with Triglycerides, but not part of a Lipid Panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the Cholesterol is ordered as part of a Lipid Panel, then a fasting sample is not required.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

28 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Moderate to grossly icteric
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Cardioiq
  • Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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