NMR Lipoprofile
Alternate Names
884247 LC
SoftLab Order Code
LIPON
Epic Order Name
NMR LIPOPROFILE, REF LAB LC 884247
Epic Order ID
LAB3246
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
NMR Lipoprotein Tube (preferred)
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
Causes for Rejection
Unspun specimens; gross hemolysis; specimen received in inappropriate container; specimen stored at room temperature for more than a total preanalytical time of 24 hours; specimen more than six days old
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting for eight hours.
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