Use in appropriate high-risk patients (eg, type 2 diabetes mellitus) in whom LDL particle number is being used to guide therapy. Not recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment in most individuals; preferred test is Lipid Panel (0020421).
Patient Preparation
Fast 12 hours prior to collection.
Collect
Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube (ARUP supply #54325) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Also acceptable: Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Gently invert tube to mix contents; allow to clot at room temperature. Separate from cells within 8 hours. Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube with "ARUP NMR Serum" label (ARUP supply #55652). Labels are available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 2 mL)
Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/ Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Detergent Solubilization
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Use in appropriate high-risk patients (eg, type 2 diabetes mellitus) in whom LDL particle number is being used to guide therapy. Not recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment in most individuals; preferred test is Lipid Panel (0020421).
Patient Preparation
Fast 12 hours prior to collection.
Collect
Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube (ARUP supply #54325) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Also acceptable: Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Gently invert tube to mix contents; allow to clot at room temperature. Separate from cells within 8 hours. Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube with "ARUP NMR Serum" label (ARUP supply #55652). Labels are available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 2 mL)
Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/ Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Detergent Solubilization
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratories.