| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (AUTOMATED) | ||||
| Test Name: |
LIPOPROTEIN PROFILE (CH, TG, HDL-c, LDL-c, non-HDL-c) - (P)
Test Code:
LIPP
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| Clinical Information: |
Description: The Lipoprotein Profile includes:
Fasting hours* Cholesterol (total) Triglycerides HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol ** (calculated) Non-HDL Cholesterol *** (calculated) Test Indications: Used to evaluate cardiovascular risk and manage atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Therapy thresholds for LCL-c and non-HDL-c based on risk stratification can be found in recent guidelines. Recommendations: Canadian Cardiovascular Society Dyslipidemia Guidelines Adult: 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults Pediatrics: The Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Dyslipidemia in Children and Adolescents: A Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association Clinical Practice Update (2022) Patient preparation instructions: Do not eat high-fat foods the night before the test. Do not drink alcohol or exercise strenuously before the test. Fasting or non-fasting specimen, as requested by the ordering physician. If fasting specimen is required: Adult: fast 8-12 hours Infant: collect just before next feeding Lipid Reporting and NIH LDL-C Equation Update by Shared Health and Dynacare Laboratories |
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 1.0 mL
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 3 months |
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| Referral: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Shipping & Storage: Aliquot, store and ship frozen. Refer to SOP# 110-10-05 Serum Plasma Separation Procedure and Transport
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| Reference Values: |
Method of Analysis: Roche Cobas or Ortho Vitros
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| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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| More Information: |
Interpretation & Assay Interferences: Refer to individual tests for assay interference.
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