Lipid Profile

Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Biochemistry
Blood
LIPS, LIPP
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 Cholesterol (calculated via Total Cholesterol - HDL Cholesterol - (Triglycerides/2.2))
- Triglycerides
Serum, Plasma
0.5 mL
Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types
Room Temperature: 7 days
Fridge: 7 days @ 2-8°C
Freezer: 3 months @ -20°C
Roche cobas c 502, enzymatic
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1 hour
3 hours
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, initiation of treatment, monitoring treatment response) in conjunction with Framingham Risk Score and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines (1).

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
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Fasting is not required (with the exception of hypertriglyceridemic patients) as per the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines (1).