Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Lipids Profile
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
20th August 2024	Preferred Container Type	SST	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
	Optional Container Type	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)	SST

Lipids Profile

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LPH

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

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:

Daily

Additional Notes:

Tests performed on Abbott Alinity

Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Preferred Container Type

Optional Container Type

Lipids Profile