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Soft Order Code
SO

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Semi-automated, modified ultracentrifugation technique.

Test Usage

Identify patients at risk of developing cardiovascular disease and develop patient-specific treatment.

Reference Range

Interpretive report provided. Assay includes direct measurement of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, VLDL, and all cholesterol subclasses.

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

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in an SST tube from a fasting patient. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
 

Billing Information

CPT Code
83701
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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