Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Cholesterol
Alias or Abbreviation:lipids
Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189 accredited test: On scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL & LDL
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs
Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:LIP
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Not applicable
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307999 ext 88266
