Test ID: LIPO SP

Lipoprotein Ultracentrifugation, Serum/Plasma

Test Overview

Method

Ultracentrifugation/spectrophotometry

Result Included

Agarose gel electrophoresis (optional), Chylomicrons appearance, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL-Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (measured), VLDL Chol/TG Ratio, TC/HDL-C Ratio, Apolipoprotein B

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum
Plasma (EDTA)

Volume

Sample Volume

7 mL

Minimum Volume

6.0 mL

Patient Preparation

14-16 hours fasting sample prefered

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Spin, separate and refrigerate as soon as possible.

Stability

Ambient	Refrigerated	Frozen
48 hours	7 days	Over 7 days

Rejection Criteria

Criteria	Specification
Specimen	Refrozen

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Pattern

See Report
Appearance

See Report
Cholesterol

mmol/L

<5.20
Triglyceride

mmol/L

<2.20
HDL Cholesterol

mmol/L

>0.9
Non-HDL-Cholesterol

mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol (measured)

mmol/L

<3.9
VLDL Chol/TG Ratio

Ratio
TC/HDL-C Ratio

Ratio
Apolipoprotein B

g/L

0.59 - 1.46

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code	Result Name	Result Codes	Units
LIPO SP	Lipid Appearance	63008
	Total Cholesterol	38934	mmol/L
	Triglycerides, Fasting	38936	mmol/L
	Apolipoprotein B	2640	g/L
	non-HDL-C	38942	mmol/L
	LDL Cholesterol	63011	mmol/L
	VLDL-C Fasting	65614	mmol/L
	VLDL/Triglyceride Ratio	63015
	Cholesterol/HDL Ratio	63014
	HDL-C	38938	mmol/L

Test Version

Last Updated

2022-11-30