LIPOMET
Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3782
Synonyms:
NMRLP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
1. Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) is required. On night before examination, evening meal should be eaten before 6 p.m. and should contain no fatty foods.
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is collected.
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Allow isopropyl alcohol (from phlebotomy site prep) to dry thoroughly before venipuncture.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
83704 - Lipoprotein Analysis by NMR (EAP 30021592)
Test Schedule:
Tuesday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-8 days
Method:
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)