Test ID BLOD0850 LIPID PANEL
AKA
Lipid profile
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lithium heparinized plasma – preferred
Serum
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
See individual test methods
CPT
80061
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Serum w/o gel
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Room Temp: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated