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Additional Codes
Lip Elect
Clinical System Name
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
Synonyms
Lipoprotein Phenotype; LPE
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Note: Fasting for at least 12 hours is required (12 - 16 hours). Patients being administered N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) should discontinue the medication for at least 12 hours before collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Received at room temperature
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 2.0 mL Serum (Min: 1.0 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 2.0 mL Serum (Min: 1.0 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp | 24 h |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen -20 C | 14 d | |
| Frozen -70 C | 1 y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Su, W | 6 - 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82465, 83700, 84478
Methodology
Method: Agarose Electropheresis (AE)
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |