NMR LipoProfile Plasma NMR
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) LipoProfile |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
NMR LipoProfile Plasma |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
NMR LDL-P is a management tool used in appropriate high-risk patients (type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, CVD risk equivalent, statin-treated patients) to adjudicate response to treatment and guide adjustment in therapy. It is used in conjunction with other lipid measurements and clinical evaluation to aid in the management of lipoprotein disorders associated with cardiovascular disease. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top tube) is the preferred container, or plain red-top tube, or lavender-top (EDTA-no gel) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: NMR LipoTube (black-and-yellow-top tube) is the preferred container, or plain red-top tube, or lavender-top (EDTA-no gel) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
Unacceptable Room Temperature |
Methodology |
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp of America |
CPT |
80061 |
PDM |
5906017 |
Result InterpretationSee Report |
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Forms |
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