NMR LIPOPROFILE ASSAY
| Synonyms: | Lipoprotein Analysis, Expanded includes LDL-P, HDL-P, LDL size |
| Computer Code: | (RNMRP) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, lavender or sodium heparin green top tube). Patient should be fasting. Deliver ASAP to Special Chemistry. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 1 mL serum/plasma Fasting sample preferred. SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | Spec C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 80061, 83704 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |