Methodology
Ultracentrifugation/Electrophoresis/Automated Enzyatic/Colorimetric Analysis
Synonyms
LpX
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday; 4 P.M.
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-10 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Fasting overnight (12-14 hours). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Included Tests
Cholesterol, Total, CDC, HDL Cholesterol, CDC, Triglycerides, CDC, Apolipoprotein B, LDL Cholesterol, LDL Triglycerides, VLDL Cholesterol, VLDL Triglycerides, Beta VLDL Cholesterol, Beta VLDL Triglycerides, Chylomicron Cholesterol, Chylomicron Triglycerides, Lp(a) Cholesterol and LpX
CPT Codes
80061, 83718, 82465, 84478, 82172, 83700
Revised
01-18-18
Initials
SL