Lipoprotein analysis by NMR, Ref Lab
Alternate Names
884318 LC
SoftLab Order Code
LIPN
Epic Order Name
LIPOPROTEIN ANALYSIS BY NMR, REF LAB LC 884318
Epic Order ID
LAB1048
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
NMR Lipoprotein Tube
Alternative Collection Container
Plain red-top tube
Lavender-top (EDTA-no gel)
Green-top (heparin-no gel) tube
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Instructions
- Gently invert tube 8 to 10 times to mix contents and allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes upright at room temperature prior to centrifugation (Plasma tubes should not clot).
- Centrifuge specimen within two hours of collection at 1800xg for 10 to 15 minutes to separate serum/plasma from the red cells and to avoid red cell contamination during shipment. If the sample cannot be centrifuged immediately, the sample should be refrigerated (at 2ºC to 8ºC) and centrifuged within 24 hours of collection.
- Aliquot plain red tops and plasma tubes after centrifugation.
- Note: Centrifuging the specimen while still cold may negatively affect the migration of the gel to the serum/red cell interface and may increase the likelihood of specimens being contaminated with red cells during shipment. Allow sample to come to room temperature prior to centrifugation