Lipids, Total, Serum
| Lipids, Total, Serum | | | |
| Number | | 001743 |
| CPT | | 84311 |
| Related Information | | Lipid Appendix |
| Specimen | | Serum |
| Volume | | 2 mL |
| Minimum Volume | | 0.2 mL |
| Container | | Red-top tube |
| Storage Instructions | | Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C. |
| Patient Preparation | | Patient should be fasting for 12-14 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection | | Nonfasting specimen |
| Reference Interval | | 250-850 mg/dL |
| Use | | Evaluate lipid metabolism; diagnose disorders of lipid metabolism |
| Methodology | | Spectrophotometry (phosphovanillin) |
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