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 1215 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.