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Lipids

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting is no longer routinely required for plasma lipid profile testing. You may consider it, if triglycerides are > 5.0 mmol/L on a previous test or for patients on lipid lowering therapy.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos. 66503, 66506, 66509 and 66512