Test Information:
Lipids and Lipoproteins include the following:
- Lipid Profile – (cholesterol, triglycerides, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
- Lipoprotein Package – (Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B and Lipoprotein a).
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
10 to 14 hours fasting
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: Room Temperature (15 to 25˚C)
Stability: 1 day - Storage: Refrigerated Temperature (2 to 8˚C)
Stability: 5 days - Storage: Freezer Temperature (- 20˚C)
Stability: 2 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours