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HelpTest Code LIPP+RFLX Lipid Profile with LDL Reflex
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital-Lipid Profile
Mayo-Reflexed Direct LDL
Specimen Requirements
Submit BOTH of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instruction:
1. A 12 to 14 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.
2. Eating affects results. Indicate patient’s fasting status on requisition.
3. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instruction:
1. A 12 to 14 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.
2. Eating affects results. Indicate patient’s fasting status on requisition.
3. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Reference Values
CHOLESTEROL
120-200 mg/dL
HDL
Heightened risk: <40 mg/dL
Medium risk: 40-60 mg/dL
Protection probable: >60 mg/dL
RATIO (CALCULATED)
0-5
TRIGLYCERIDE
50-150 mg/dL
*>400 reflexes Direct LDL
LDL (CALCULATED)
70-129 mg/dL
VLDL (CALCULATED)
20-42 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Cholesterol/HDL Ratio | Triglycerides |
| LDL (Calculation) | VLDL (Calculation) |
Method Name:
Bichromatic End point/Dextrose-Sulfate/Calculated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80061 Lipid Panel
83721 Direct LDL – if approp.