Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
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
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