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Electrophoresis, Lipoprotein

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic LPE 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

2 mL serum

Collect after 14 hour fast.

 
Specimen Handling Centrifuge and pour off serum. Store and transport at room temperature. DO NOT FREEZE. 
Additional Information

State patient's age and gender for complete interpretation. Report will include description of Electrophoretic Profile (alpha, pre-beta and chylomicron fractions), Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Lipoproteinemia Phenotyping.

 
Testing Location Hospitals in Common 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) Lipoprotein Electrophoresis 
Reference Interval  


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