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 |
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Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | NA | |
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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