Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
Order Code:
LIPOEL
Test Summary
Determine the Fredrickson classification of individuals with hyperlipoproteinemia. Most useful for identifying the Type III phenotype.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
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).
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).
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Order Code
LIPOEL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3832
Includes
Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Chylomicrons, Beta Lipoproteins, Pre-Beta Lipoproteins, Alpha Lipoproteins, Serum Appearance, Interpretation
CPT Code
- 82465
- 83700
- 84478
Billing Code
- 670140
- 670142
- 670141
CPT Statement
Methodology
Agarose Electrophoresis (AE)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Wedensday; Report available: 4 - 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
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).
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).
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Result Information
Methodology
Agarose Electrophoresis (AE)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Wedensday; Report available: 4 - 8 days