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HelpTest Code LAB2245 NMR LipoProfile® With Lipids
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LABCORP TEST ID: 884318
Additional Codes:
NMR LIPOPROFILE (INCLUDES LIPID PANEL)
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: Red Top tube
Alternate container(s): Lavender (EDTA); Green (heparin - no gel)
Collection Volume: 5.0 mL (2.0 mL)
Special instructions: Serum or plasma drawn in gel-barrier collection tubes should NOT be used.
Processing Instructions:
1. Centrifuge specimen within two hours of collection at 1800xg for 10 to 15 minutes to separate serum/plasma from the red cells and to centrifuge.
2. Gently invert tube 8 to 10 times to mix contents and allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes upright at room temperature prior to centrifugation avoid red cell contamination during shipment.
3. If the sample cannot be centrifuged immediately, the sample should be refrigerated (at 2ºC to 8ºC) and centrifuged within 24 hours of collection.
Note: Centrifuging the specimen while still cold may negatively affect the migration of the gel to the serum/red cell interface and may increase the likelihood of specimens being contaminated with red cells during shipment.
Shipping/Handling Instructions:
On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318. Submit serum or plasma refrigerated and ship with frozen cool packs.
Off-campus collections: Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours. Specimen to be stored/transported at Refrigerated temp.
Reject due to: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Performing Location
LABCORP REFERENCE LAB