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LIPID PANEL

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2613    Geisinger Epic ID:  6311

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma or serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.


Patient preparation: 

Fasting for 8 hours is recommended but not required.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow serum to clot. Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection. Record hours fasting.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

See individual member listing.


Rejection criteria: 

See individual member listing.



TEST DETAILS
Interpretation guide: 
Cholesterol
 <18 yrs old: 
 <170 mg/dLAcceptable
 170-199 mg/dLBorderline High
 >= 200 mg/dLHigh
 Adult: 
 <200 mg/dLDesirable
 200-239 mg/dLBorderline high
 >=240 mg/dLHigh
HDL Cholesterol
 <18 years old: 
 > 45 mg/dLHigh (Desirable)
 40-45 mg/dLBorderline
 < 40 mg/dLLow (Undesirable)
 Adult: 
 >= 60 mg/dLHigh (Desirable)
 < 50 mg/dLLow (Undesirable) for female
 < 40 mg/dLLow (Undesirable) for male
LDL Cholesterol
 <18 years old: 
 <70 mg/dLTarget level for high-risk ASCVD patient
 < 110 mg/dLOptimal for general population
 110-129 mg/dLBorderline high
 > = 130 mg/dLHigh
 Adult: 
 <70 mg/dLTarget level for high-risk ASCVD patient
 <100 mg/dLOptimal for general population
 100-129 mg/dLNear optimal for general population
 130-159 mg/dLBorderline high
 160-189 mg/dLHigh
 > =190 mg/dLVery high
Non-HDL cholesterol 
 <100 mg/dLTarget level for high-risk ASCVD patient
 <130 mg/dLOptimal for general population
 130-159 mg/dLNear optimal for general population
 160-189 mg/dLBorderline high
 190-219 mg/dLHigh
 >=220 mg/dLVery high
Triglyceride
 <10 years old: 
 <75 mg/dLAcceptable
 75-99 mg/dLBorderline high
 >=100 mg/dLHigh
 10 - 18 years old: 
 <90 mg/dLAcceptable
 90-129 mg/dLBorderline high
 >=130 mg/dLHigh
 >= 19 years old: 
 <150 mg/dLAcceptable
 150-174 mg/dLBorderline high
 175-499 mg/dLHigh
 >=500 mg/dLVery High

CPT code(s):  80061
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated) and LDL Cholesterol (calculated)


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

Lipid Profile, Lipoproteins, Lipoprotein Panel, FLP, LIPO


Clinical significance: 

See individual member listings.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/27/2024

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