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Test ID BLOD0850 Lipid Panel

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
Green top (Lithium heparin w/gel) - Plasma

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     2.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     NA     
 Refrigerated     7 days     preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 month     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

Includes: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, and LDL

 

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City

CPT

80061