NMR LipoProfile + Graph

Test Code: 209

Specimen Collection: NMR Tube or Lavendar Plasma

Component:
LDL-P
LDL-C
HDL-C
HDL-P (Total)
Small LDL-P
LDL Size
LP-IR Score

Method:
NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)

Collection Notes: Patient must be fasting for 12 – 14 hours. Collect specimen in a NMR LipoTube. Centrifuge but do not open NMR tube. Ship tube with frozen cool packs. If collected in an EDTA (lavender) tube, centrifuge immediately. Remove plasma into a labeled screw-capped transport tube. Ship plasma tube with frozen cool packs.

Clinical Utility: This test is used in conjunction with other lipid measurements to aid in the management of lipoprotein disorders associated with cardiovascular disease.

CPT Code: 80061

Testing Location: Sent to reference lab

Specimen/Stability Type

NMR LipoTube, (Spun & unopened)

Temperature:

Refrigerated 6 Days

Plasma, EDTA(3mL)

Refrigerated 6 Days

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