Test Overview
Ultracentrifiguation, Electrophoresis, Automated Enzymatic Colorimetric Analysis
Detection and characterization (qualitative and quantitative) of dyslipoproteinemias.
Interpretive report provided. Assay includes total cholesterol, total triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, LDL triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, HDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, VLDL triglycerides, beta VLDL cholesterol, beta VLDL triglycerides, chylomicron cholesterol, chylomicron triglycerides, Lp(a) cholesterol, and LpX.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
2 - 5 days
- LPP
Specimen Requirements
Collect blood in an SST or red top tube from a fasting patient (12-14 hour fast). Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. Indicate patient age and sex on requisition (required).
Fasting specimen.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories