NMR LipoProfile + Graph | |
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| Test Code:209 | Specimen Collection:NMR Tube or Lavendar Plasma |
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| Collection Notes:Patient must be fasting for 12 – 14 hours. Collect specimen in a NMR LipoTube. Centrifuge but do not open NMR tube. Ship tube with frozen cool packs. If collected in an EDTA (lavender) tube, centrifuge immediately. Remove plasma into a labeled screw-capped transport tube. Ship plasma tube with frozen cool packs. | |
| Clinical Utility:This test is used in conjunction with other lipid measurements to aid in the management of lipoprotein disorders associated with cardiovascular disease. | |
| CPT Code:80061 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:NMR LipoTube, (Spun & unopened) Refrigerated 6 Days Plasma, EDTA(3mL) Refrigerated 6 Days | |