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HelpCatalog ID Lipid Scrn Lipid Screen
CPOE Test Name
Lipid Screen, Lipid Scrn
Synonyms
LS; Lipid Panel
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube; 3 mL blood
Reference Values
See individual analyte reference ranges.
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; improper labeling; insufficient quantity
Turn Around Time
24/7/365
CPT / HCPCS Code
80061
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Test Consists
Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Includes a calculated LDL if the triglyceride level is less than or equal to 400 mg/dL. If the triglycerides are > 400 mg/dL, the computer will automatically order a measured LDL. If the triglycerides are > 1293 mg/dL, the LDL cannot be reported.