Test includes: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides (calculated values for LDL, VLDL, HDLC Ratio and LDLC/HDLC)

Test Order Mnemonic: LIPIDS

Lab: Clinical Chemistry

Request Form: Outpatient

Collection: Routine venipuncture

Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen to separate serum from red cells within 2 hours of collection. Store at 2 - 8 C

Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis and Gross Lipemia

Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Routine 4 hours; STAT: 1 hour

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 7-mL blood

Minimum Volume: 0.5-mL serum

Container: SST (gel barrier) or red topped tube