Test Directory

Test Code
LIPRF
Test Name
Lipid Panel With Direct LDL Reflex
CPT Codes
80061
Included Tests
  • Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Cholesterol, HDL, Direct
  • Cholesterol, LDL, Calculated
  • Cholesterol, Non-HDL, Calculated
  • Cholesterol/HDL Ratio

Reflexed when appropriate:

  • LDL Cholesterol, Direct
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Useful for cardiovascular risk assessment
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Types: Serum or Plasma

Collection Containers:

  • Gold Top, Serum Separator
  • Light Green Top, Plasma Separator
  • Red Top, Separator

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.8 mL

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Tubes with anticoagulant: To ensure accurate test results, all tubes containing an anticoagulant or preservative must be allowed to fill completely. Attempts to force more blood into the tube by exerting pressure, as in collection with a syringe, will result in damage to the red cells (hemolysis).

Patient Preparation
Fasting
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
See Individual Test Listings
Reference Intervals
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily