Test Code LIPID Lipid Panel

Additional Codes

Cerner	NextGen
Lipid Panel	Lipid Panel
Lipid

Patient Preparation

12 hour fasting: Tests Requiring Fasting and Fasting Instructions

Collection Instructions

Standard phlebotomy practices.

Specimen Requirements

Container

Specimen Type	Tube
Lithium Heparin Plasma
PST	or or
Serum	or
SST	or or

Stability

Storage	Temperature	Stability
Room Temperature	18-28°C	not recommended
Refrigerated	2-8°C	≤ 3 days If separated within 2 hours
Frozen	≤-18 °C	≤ 3 weeks If separated within 2 hours

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Refer to:

Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Calculated Very Low-Density Lipoprotein
High Density Lipoprotein Direct
Low Density Lipoprotein, Direct
Calculated Cholesterol/ High Density Lipoprotein Ratio: Reference Range has not been established

Reflex Testing

None

Limitations

Please refer to the individual tests for limitations.

Useful For/ Methodology

Managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk
Panel includes:
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Calculated Very Low-Density Lipoprotein
- High Density Lipoprotein Direct
- Low Density Lipoprotein, Direct
- Calculated Cholesterol/ High Density Lipoprotein Ratio

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