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| LIPID PROFILE |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Panel Includes: | Cholesterol |
| HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) | |
| Triglycerides | |
| LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) | |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 hours |
| Methodology: | See
individual tests. LDL(calculated): Chol - [HDL- (Trig ¸5)] |
| Turnaround Time: | 4 hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube or Green Vacutainer® tube (lithium heparin) or Red Vacutainer® tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Patient should fast for 10-12 hours before specimen collection |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Desirable Range | See individual tests |
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<130 mg/dL |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
CLAB lipid |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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