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Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4137 |
Methodology
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient air (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Test | Normal Range (mg/dL) |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol (Total) | <200 |
| Triglycerides | <150 |
| HDL | 40 - 59 |
| LDL* (calculated) | <100 |
*LDL results will not be reported on samples with triglyceride levels >1239 mg/dL.
NOTE: LDL = Cholesterol - (Triglycerides / 5 + HDL)
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | 4+ or greater, reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | ≥30 mg/dL bilirubin will falsely decrease results |
| Lipemia | 4+, perform 1:10 dilution, do not ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
80061
LOINC
24331-1 Lipid 1996 panel