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Test Code LAB13293 Phospholipids Serum or Plasma

Reference Lab Test Number

PHLIP

Collection Requirements

Patient Preparation: Patient should fast 12 hours prior to collection.

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Green PST (Lithium Heparin)

Green (Sodium Heparin)

Transport

Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging. Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Room Temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 1 month

Frozen: 1 month

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

160-300 mg/dL

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Reported

4-7 Days

CPT Codes

84311