Container/Tube: Gold Top tube Specimen: 2 mL serum ( 1mL min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Room Temperature 24 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation: For optimum results, the patient conditions at the time of sample collection should be: a. Following a stable diet for at least a week. b. Stable body weight. c. Fasting for at least 12 hours (12 to 16 hours).
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature 24 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation: For optimum results, the patient conditions at the time of sample collection should b
Methodology
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Test Includes: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Chylomicrons, Beta-Lipoproteins, Pre-Beta Lipoproteins, Alpha Lipoproteins and Interpretation
Days Performed
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly
