Test Overview of Lipid Panel
Primary screening test given to new patients and annually thereafter.
Test Indications of Lipid Panel
- New patient.
- Annual physical.
Sample Collection for Lipid Panel
- Patient should not eat or drink anything except water for 8 to 12 hours prior to blood sample collection.
- Sample to lab consists of one refrigerated unopened spun barrier tube.
- Spin sample within 45 minutes of collection; be sure barrier forms a complete separation.
Your doctor or lab may have different instructions that supersede the above.
CPT CODES for Lipid Panel
| CPT-Code | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 80061 | ||
| 83718 | HDL only. |
Labs Performing Lipid Panel Test
| Name of Lab | Lab Code | Estimated Cost | Processing Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sonora Quest |
1877 | 1 day | ||
| Sonora Quest |
2030 | 1 day | HDL Only |
Costs cited are subject to change and may be reduced by insurance or cash discounts and increased by sample collection fees.
Theory of Lipid Panel
Cholesterol, Total
HDL (High-density Lipoprotein)
LDL (Low-density Lipoprotein)
VLDL (Very Low-density Lipoprotein)
Triglycerides
Ratio Cholesterol/HDL
HDL %
References regarding Lipid Panel
Unless specifically noted above, references used in the construction of this web page include the following:
[FMU] Lecture notes from Functional Medicine University.
[SCNM] Lecture notes from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
[UT] Lecture notes from the University of Tennessee graduate programs in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.