Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol & Triglycerides) 
Alternate Test Names
Serum Lipids; Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
PLS Test Code
CHTR 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Serum 
Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST) 
Container Colour
Red 
Multiple Specimens
Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
9 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
2 
Reference Ranges
Lipid profile includes Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides. HDL-Cholesterol is NOT assayed unless specified on request slip. 
Turnaround Time Routine
4 Hours 
Turnaround Time Urgent
2 Hours 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Daily 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
Fasting specimen preferred (10hr overnight fast). HDL-Cholesterol must be specifically requested if required. 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture. 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
14-Dec-2017  (Version:1.03 )

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