ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

NMR LipoProfile®, Particle Analysis Only : 2003323

Mnemonic: LIPO PRO

Methodology: Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Performed: Varies
Reported: Within 3 to 6 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: 12 hour fast is preferred but not required.

Collect: Clot Activator Tube (ARUP supply #40484). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Also acceptable: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Gently invert tube to mix contents and allow to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL REFRIGERATED.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens more than 10 days old. Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By Report
CPT Code(s): 83704