Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) (Includes Triglycerides)

Test ID: 

703179

CPT code:

84478

Synonyms:

VLDL Cholesterol

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Serum Separator Tube (SST®)

Patient Preparation: 

Patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Rejection Criteria

Anticoagulants other than heparin