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General Information
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 60 minutes; Routine: 4 hours.
CPT Codes: 83721
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: Clinicians should reference the ATPIII guidelines for lipid interpretation and risk assessment. These guidelines are printed on the chartable report and available in Epic as part of the electronic report view.
Link:
ATP III Guidelines
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| LDL Chol, Direct |
|
|
|
|
100 |
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL-IP,ED,OPC; Red w Gel, 5mL-COPC,WHC |
Fill tube. |
|
|
Deliver at room temperature to the lab within 2 hours. |
Specimens should be spun and aliquots prepared when needed. Store in appropriate temperature conditions and deliver to Logistics Laboratory. |