Tube Type:
Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Cause for Rejection:
Heparin, body fluids, and frozen samples
Storage:
Ambient- after separation from cells:1 day; Refrigerated-after separation from cells: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology:
Electrophoresis, Enzymatic, Detergent solubilization
Special Instructions:
Patient should fast for 12-15 hours. If lipid results are not provided, lipid profile will be ordered and charged separately. Results for total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, VLDL, and HDL may be included on requisition.