Lipoprotein Fractionation, NMR with Lipid Panel (Triglycerides/HDL-C)
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy required
Details
Lipoprotein Fractionation, NMR with Lipid Panel (Triglycerides/HDL-C) - The Lipoprotein Fractionation, NMR test is used to help assess the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with intermediate or high risk based on traditional or emerging risk factors, and to assess therapeutic response in patients undergoing lipid-lowering therapy. The lipid panel is used to determine an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease and to monitor the efficacy of therapy or lifestyle changes.
- LDL Peak Size
- LDL Particle Number
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Small
- HDL Large
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
- HDL P
- HDL Size
- Large VLDL P
- LDL Cholesterol (by calculation)
- Triglyceride/HDL-C
- VLDL Size
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
3–5 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:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
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.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Serum separator tube (SST) • Sample received on dry ice
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
