Lipid Panel
SoftLab Order Code
LIPID
Epic Order Name
LIPID PANEL
Epic Order ID
LAB18
Tests Included
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL
LDL calculation
Cholesterol/HDL ratio
Laboratory
Raleigh and Cary
Additional Test Information
The calculated LDL result is derived using the Friedewald equation: Total Cholesterol - HDL - (Triglycerides/5)
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckled (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, or if the red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
80061