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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB60 |
| NBS code | LBC00940 |
| Service code | 31161 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Light Green Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins (Yellow Top) and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum/Plasma
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
<18 years old
| Acceptable | <4.4 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Borderline | 4.4 - 5.1 mmol/L |
| High | >5.1 mmol/L |
≥ 18 years old
| Desirable | <5.2 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Borderline High | 5.2 – 6.1 mmol/L |
| High | >6.2 mmol/L |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Identification of hyperlipidaemia and risk for coronary disease.
Update
Last updated 28/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
14647-2