ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080503: Lipoprotein Electrophoresis |
| Test Mnemonic: LIPOELECT | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Electrophoresis
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Thu *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-8 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST or plain red.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Patient should be fasting for 12-15 hours. Store and ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Heparin and frozen samples. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| #ExistRefRange> Also includes Frederickson classification. *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
An HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL is low and constitutes a coronary heart disease risk factor. An HDL cholesterol greater than 60 mg/dL is a negative risk factor for coronary heart disease. CHD Risk Factors +1 Age: Men, 45 years and older Women, 55 years and older or premature menopause without estrogen therapy +1 Family history of premature CHD +1 Current smoking +1 Hypertension +1 Diabetes mellitus +1 Low HDL cholesterol: 39 mg/dL or less -1 High HDL cholesterol: 60 mg/dL or greater *ExistInterpData>
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83700 |