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Notification Type
Back Lipid Panel w/ VLDL | |
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| Test Code:7V | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Total Cholesterol | Method: Electrochemiluminescence |
| Collection Notes:Overnight fasting is preferred. Collect blood via standard venipuncture. Allow the blood to clot fully (30–45 minutes at room temperature). Centrifuge promptly: Serum gel tubes within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours for transport. | |
| Clinical Utility:A lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids —fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. VLDL cholesterol is reported as part of this lipid panel. It is calculated from total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL and is used to assess cardiovascular risk and hyperlipidemia. | |
| CPT Code:80061 | Testing Location:Access Labs |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Freeze Thaw Cycle Stable 1x Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 3 Months | |