Test Overview
Test Methodology
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Test Usage
Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment
Reference Range *
Interpretive report provided.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time
3 - 8 days
Soft Order Code
NMRLP
Synonyms
- Lipoprotein NMR
- NMR LipoProfile
- Lipoprotein Subparticles NMR
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo NMRLP
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a red top tube, following a 12-14 hour overnight fast. Allow isopropyl alcohol to draw before venipuncture. Spin and aliquot serum into a screw capped plastic tube. Refrigerate.
Fasting Specimen
12-14 hour fast required
Normal Volume
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
83704
Fee Code
36131
NY State Approved
No