Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, Calculated LDL, Chol/HDL ratio, Risk Ratio LDL/HDL
Methodology
Abbott Alinity enzymatic/colorimetric
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis Non-fasting samples
Reference Range(s)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Sample Stability
2 days room temperature 1 week refrigerated 3 months frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Patient should be fasting for 9-12 hours prior to
collection.
Alternative Specimen
0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube
