Beta-quantification of lipoproteins allows definitive diagnosis of Fredricksen type of hyperlipidaemia. Principal indication is differential diagnosis of type I vs. type V or type IV hyperlipidaemia.
Tube
04 (EP) – EDTA Plasma
ID
Tests&Tubes0211
Additional information
This analysis is usually only available for the lipid clinic. Requests from other locations should be discussed with the duty biochemist.
Turn around
Turnaround time stated by Newcastle: 4 weeks.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.)
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Sample should be collected after an overnight fast (12-14h). Instructions to lab: centrifuge, separate plasma and store in fridge. DO NOT FREEZE.
Minimum volume: 1.5 mL plasma
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Interpretation will be provided on the report.