HDL Cholesterol (ultracentrifugation fraction), Plasma

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

LIPU

Synonyms

Cholesterol HDL (ultracentrifugation fraction)

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

4002

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

No of Samples Required

2

Additional Specimen Information

Overnight fasting (14h)
8 mL EDTA(Lavender) blood (2 x 4 mL tubes)

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

3

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred 4 mL plasma, store fridge, minimum 3 mL plasma.

Test Method

Ultracentrifugation (HDL lipid fraction is separated by density then analysed for cholesterol)

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Billing Code

4157

Additional Costing Information

Part of the lipid Ultracentrifugation profile

Contact Information

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