Lipoprotein Electrophoresis Lipoprotein Electrophoresis

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Lipoprotein Electrophoresis

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Lipoprotein Electrophoresis

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top tube
Specimen: 2 mL serum ( 1mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated
Stability: Room Temperature   24 Hours
                Refrigerated              7 Days
                Frozen                     14 Days
 
Patient Preparation:  For optimum results, the patient conditions at the time of sample collection should be: a. Following a stable diet for at least a week. b. Stable body weight. c. Fasting for at least 12 hours (12 to 16 hours).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature   24 Hours
                Refrigerated              7 Days
                Frozen                     14 Days
 
Patient Preparation:  For optimum results, the patient conditions at the time of sample collection should b

Methodology

Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
 
Test Includes: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Chylomicrons, Beta-Lipoproteins, Pre-Beta Lipoproteins, Alpha Lipoproteins and Interpretation

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

82465
83700
84478

PDM

5906015

Result Interpretation

See Report

Forms