Use in appropriate high-risk patients (eg, type 2 diabetes mellitus) in whom LDL particle number is being used to guide therapy. Not recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment in most individuals; preferred test is Lipid Panel (0020421).
Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube (ARUP supply #54325) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Also acceptable: Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Gently invert tube to mix contents; allow to clot at room temperature. Separate from cells within 8 hours. Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube with "ARUP NMR Serum" label (ARUP supply #55652). Labels are available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma. Serum separator tubes other than Greiner Bio-One. Non-fasting or lipemic specimens.
Obtain special clot activator tubes from ARL.
***Draw 2 tubes to obtain adequate volume***
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Notes
Refer to the Test Mix Addendum for interface build information.
CPT Codes
83704; 80061
Billable SIM Number(s)
3018370401
LOINC
2093-3
2571-8
2085-9
13457-7
62253-0
62254-8
17782-4
43729-3
49748-7
43728-5
43727-7
54434-6
11526-1
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Use in appropriate high-risk patients (eg, type 2 diabetes mellitus) in whom LDL particle number is being used to guide therapy. Not recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment in most individuals; preferred test is Lipid Panel (0020421).
Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube (ARUP supply #54325) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Also acceptable: Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Gently invert tube to mix contents; allow to clot at room temperature. Separate from cells within 8 hours. Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube with "ARUP NMR Serum" label (ARUP supply #55652). Labels are available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma. Serum separator tubes other than Greiner Bio-One. Non-fasting or lipemic specimens.
Obtain special clot activator tubes from ARL.
***Draw 2 tubes to obtain adequate volume***
Interpretive
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Notes
Refer to the Test Mix Addendum for interface build information.
Coding
CPT Codes
83704; 80061
Billable SIM Number(s)
3018370401
LOINC
2093-3
2571-8
2085-9
13457-7
62253-0
62254-8
17782-4
43729-3
49748-7
43728-5
43727-7
54434-6
11526-1
Performed
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported/Turnaround Time
Reported
5-7 days
Methodology
Methodology
Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/ Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Detergent Solubilization
