ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

VAP Cholesterol : 0095263

Mnemonic: VAP CHOL

Ordering Recommendation: Standard fasting lipid panel (0020421) is preferred for most individuals. VAP not usually recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment.
Methodology: Ultra Centrifugation
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Specimen must not go through a freeze/thaw cycle.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen serum separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen at -20°C: 28 days; Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83701; 84478
Cross References: Expanded Lipoprotein Analysis (VAP Cholesterol), HDL Subfractions (VAP Cholesterol), LDL Particle Size (VAP Cholesterol), LDL Subfractions (VAP Cholesterol), Verticle Auto Profile VAP (VAP Cholesterol)