Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
Test Mnemonic
LIPOEL
CPT Codes
- 80061 - QTY (1)
- 83700 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- VLDL Cholesterol (calculated)
- Appearance
- Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Patient should fast for 12 - 15 hours. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Patient should fast for 12 - 15 hours. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 1 day |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Electrophoresis, Enzymatic, Detergent solubilization |
Special Info
Do NOT freeze. Patient should fast for 12 - 15 hours prior to testing. Heparin, body fluids and frozen samples are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Useful for determining the Fredrickson classification of individuals with hyperlipoproteinemia, and most useful for identifying the Type III phenotype. An HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL is low and constitutes a coronary heart disease risk factor. An HDL cholesterol > 60 mg/dL is a negative risk factor for coronary heart disease.