Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: Yes
Sample collection required
Details
Cardio IQ® Lipoprotein Fractionation, Ion Mobility is an advanced blood test that measures and separates lipoprotein particles (such as LDL, HDL, and VLDL) by size and concentration using ion mobility technology. This provides a detailed profile of cholesterol particle sizes, which can help assess cardiovascular risk more precisely than standard lipid panels. It is particularly useful for patients with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease.
- LDL Peak Size
- LDL Pattern
- LDL Particle Number
- LDL Small
- LDL Medium
- HDL Large
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
10 business days
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing.
Preferred or Independent Phlebotomist
- Location: Use Fullscript's directory to find a local phlebotomist.
- Cost: Varies by provider; typically $30 – $80.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Contact your selected provider directly for availability. Calling by phone is recommended.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, collect those samples before your blood draw and bring them with you. YOU MUST ship all of your Access Medical Labs test samples together.
- More Info:
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, collect those samples before your blood draw and have them ready to ship. YOU MUST ship all of your Access Medical Labs test samples together.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: NA
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
