Lipid Profile

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	LIPS, LIPP

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Evaluating atherosclerotic risk and assisting in the diagnosis and monitoring of lipid disorders.

The Lipid Profile consists of:
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated via Total Cholesterol - HDL Cholesterol)
- LDL Choles

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum, Plasma

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Draw (mL)

4.5 mL

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 7 days

Fridge: 7 days @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 3 months @ -20°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Roche cobas c 502, enzymatic

References

1. https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(21)00165-3/fulltext

Test Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

STAT Turnaround Time

1 hour

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

Reference Ranges

Total Cholesterol: < 5.2 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: > 1.0 mmol/L
Non-HDL Cholesterol: < 4.3 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: < 3.5 mmol/L
Triglycerides: < 1.70 mmol/L

Lipid Profile results should always be interpreted against relevant context (risk assessment, initi

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688