Test Overview
Test Methodology

Electrophoresis

Test Usage

Lipoprotein electrophoresis is recommended for determining the nature of a dyslipoproteinemia when total cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated. An increased level of beta migrating particles (LDL) is a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) migrate in the pre-beta region. Patients with type III hyperlipoproteinemia have increases of VLDL with abnormal migration on electrophoresis.

Reference Range *

Interpretative report provided.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Thursday
Analytic Time

2 - 9 days

Soft Order Code
SO
Synonyms
  • Lipoprotein Fractionation
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
ARUP 0080503
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SSTor red top tube from a fasting patient. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Patient should be on a stable diet for 2 weeks and should fast for 12-15 hrs prior to specimen collection. DO NOT FREEZE

Special Handling

Fasting specimen.

Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Additional Information

Test includes estimation of alpha, prebeta, and beta band intensity, and Frederickson classification. Test sent to ARUP Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
83700
NY State Approved
No