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Blood Test Information

Lipids
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Test Code: LIP

Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)

Special instructions
Tests include cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and associated calculated parameters.

Please refer to Cholesterol or Cholesterol and Full Lipid Profile pages for full details.

Reference range
See the, 'QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator', (link below).

Turnaround Time
1 day

Department: Biochemistry

Links:
» QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator
» Assessment & Management of Lipids in Primary Care

 
 

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