Lipid Profile (SI Units)

Cardiovascular assessment (lipids)

Up to 24 hours

Enzymatic colorimetric Calculated

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Daily

A plasma or serum lipid profile is used primarily to evaluate an individual’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), screen for inherited lipid disorders, and guide targeted medical therapies.
The panel contains: Total Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, Non-HDL-Cholesterol (calculated) and Triglycerides. Results are reported in SI Units e.g. mmol/L

Serum or Plasma

1 mL

Serum Separator Tube (SST, Gold Top) Plain Tube (Red Top) Lithium-heparin Plasma (Green Top)

Patients are required to fast for 8 hours (but no longer than 16 hours) prior to collection.

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.