Lipid Profile

Test Includes

Triglyceride, Cholesterol, High Density Lipid, Low Density Lipid (Calculated), Cholesterol/HDL ratio,(CHO/HDL) and Non HDL Cholesterol (CHO-HDL)

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Gel Green Top

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top

Summary Test Name

Lipid Profile

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin ASAP after collection.  Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

See individual tests.  Samples are saved for 3 days.

Minimum Volume

1 full green microtainer or 1 mL in a pediatric green top tube.

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin and refrigerate until analysis

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

R 4 hours S 1 hour

Patient Preparation

Inpatients:  A 12-16 hour fast is required

Outpatients only:  “Fasting is preferred but not required unless directed by the ordering provider. Lipid profiles should be ordered as fasting for patients on statins or other lipid lowering therapy. If ordered as fasting, collect the specimen after a 12-16hr fast.”

Reference Value

See individual tests for normal ranges