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HelpTest Code NFLPL Non-Fasting Lipid Panel with Direct LDL if Indicated
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
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| NFLPL |
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Cholesterol, HDL | LDL Cholesterol (Calculated) (if Triglycerides <400) |
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Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculation) |
Triglycerides |
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Cholesterol, Total |
VLDL |
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting is not required; if patient is fasting order LIPID instead
Note: 1. Indicate plasma
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting is not required. If patient is fasting, order LIPID instead
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80061 (HH Bill Code 0201017)
83721-LDL direct (if appropriate)
Reference Values
NON-HDL CHOLESTEROL
<130: Desirable
130-159: Borderline High
160-189: High
>189: Very High
ATP III CARDIAC RISK CLASSIFICATION FOR LIPIDS
CHOLESTEROL, HDL
High risk: <40 mg/dL
Low risk: >60 mg/dL
LDL CHOLESTEROL (CALCULATED)
Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Near to above optimal: 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130-159 mg/dL
High: 160-189 mg/dL
Very high: ≥190 mg/dL
ALL OTHER TESTS
See individual test listings.