Phospholipids

Synonyms

• LAB11072
• PHOSPHOLIPIDS

Cerner Name

Phospholipids

Clinical Info

Clinical Significance
Phospholipids - Phospholipids are used in diagnosing and treating disorders of lipid metabolism associated with atherosclerosis.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL min)

Container

Gold Top tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top tube
Specimen: 1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Immediately separate serum specimens from the cells into clean, plastic, screw-cap vial

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 6 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 60 days  
Patient Preparation:  Patient should fast for 12 to 14 Hours
 

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Days Performed

Set up: Mon, Thurs; Report available: Next day

Performing Laboratories

AML/Quest Laboratories

CPT

84311

PDM

5960080

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms