TN55 : Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation, Ion Mobility
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Cardio IQ Lipoprotein
Methodology:
Ion Mobility Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
There is a correlation between increased risk of premature heart disease with decreasing size of LDL particles. Ion mobility offers the only direct measurement of lipoprotein particle size and concentration for each lipoprotein from HDL3 to large VLDL.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TN55-4
Turnaround Time:
13 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
SST Tube
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
SST Tube | 1 | Refrigerate | 7 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Storage Transport Instructions:
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines.
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Tube-Serum
Billing:
CPT Codes:
83704 x 1
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