Test Type: 1.0 mL Serum

Overview:

The LipoMap® test is a panel of 33 lipid and lipoprotein tests performed by our high resolution 600 MHz NMR instruments. This is the most complete assessment of lipid metabolism commercially available for use in clinical practice. 

Methodology: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Preferred Specimen: 1 mL fasting (8 hr minimum) serum collected in Greiner Bio-one Vacuette Z-serum clot activator, red/yellow top tube; or approved alternatives: NMR LipoTube (manufactured by Greiner, Inc.), or S-Monovette® Serum (Sarstedt).

Alternate Specimen: None

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)

Stability: 3 days at 2-8°C.