Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Lipoprotein Profile, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
HDL particle number. HDL particles, LDL Cholesterol, LDL particle number, LDL particles, Lipoprotein particles
SoftLab Order Code
NMRLP
Epic Order Name
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Lipoprotein Profile, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4356
Tests Included
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
Plain Red top and RST - (Orange Top Serum Separator) tube
Collecting Volume
3 mL Plain Red - 2,0 mL RST
Minimum Collecting Volume
2 mL Plain Red - 1.0 mL RST
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus, serum gel tube
Patient Preparation
Fasting: 12 hours, required; On night before examination, evening meal should be eaten before 6 p.m. and should contain no fatty foods. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is collected.