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Register NowLipid Panel + VLDL + TC/HDL Ratio + LDL/HDL Ratio + CHD Risk
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80061
Test Type: 5 mL Serum
Overview:
Collection Details:
Patient Preparation:
Patient should be on stable diet ideally for 2-3 weeks prior to collection of blood, and should fast for 12-14 hours before collection of the specimen.
Collection Instructions:
State patient's age and sex on the request form.
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture.Lipid profiles are best avoided following acute myocardial infarct, for up to 3 months, although cholesterol can be measured in the first 24 hours.
Refrigerate.