VLDL Cholesterol

What it measures

• TriglyceridesLOINC 2571-8
• Cholesterol, Very Low Density LipoproteinLOINC 13458-5

Before the visit

Fasting required

Patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection.

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Also accepted

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Temperature

Room temperature

Billing

CPT 84478