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Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| LIPID PROFILE | LAB67 | LIPID |
Useful For/Utility
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Cholesterol | Cholesterol, LDL |
| Cholesterol, HDL | Triglycerides |
Note: For a valid triglyceride result, the patient should fast for at least 12 hours. A disclaimer is included with all triglycerides to cover non-fasting test results.
See individual test listings for methodology.
Clinical Information
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States with an estimated 1.5 million heart attacks and 0.5 million strokes occurring annually, many in individuals who have no prior symptoms. Prevention of ischemic cardiovascular events is key. Risk factors including age, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol, are used by physicians to identify individuals likely to have an ischemic event.
Specimen Requirements
Non-fasting lipid panel specimens are considered acceptable, a recent study showed no difference between fasting and non-fasting LDL for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. If a fasting specimen is preferred, Physicians and Providers should inform patients prior to collection. Patients should not eat or drink for 10 hours before the test is performed (small amounts of water or decaffeinated, sugar-free beverages are ok). Patients should not consume alcohol the evening before testing. Diabetic patients should consult their physicians about when to schedule snacks.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Overnight (10 hour) fast.
2. Spin down, separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. Do not ultracentrifuge specimen.
4. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Additional Information:
1. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Overnight (10 hour) fast.
2. Spin down, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. Do not ultracentrifuge specimen.
4. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Additional Information:
1. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80061
Performing Laboratory - Chemistry
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
| Ada Hospital | Fargo Hospital | Ashland Clinic |
| Deer River Hospital | Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street | Hayward Clinic |
| Ely Clinic | South University Clinic (Fargo) | Spooner Clinic |
| Fosston Hospital | St. Mary's Hospital-Superior | |
| Hibbing Clinic | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | ||
| International Falls Clinic | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Reference Values
See individual test listings for reference values.