VLDL Triglyceride (ultracentrifugation fraction), Plasma

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

LIPU

Synonyms

Triglyceride VLDL (ultracentrifugation fraction)

Test Code

4155

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Pre-Testing Requirements Overnight fasting (14h)
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

4 mL plasma, store fridge. Minimum 3 mL plasma

Test Method

Ultracentrifugation

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

Billing Code

4155

Additional Costing Information

Part of the Lipid Ultrcentrifugation profile

Contact Information

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