Test Code 995 Ultracentrifugation
Reporting Title
Ultracentrifugation
Methodology
Ultracentrifugation
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Lipemic serum or plasma
Container/Tube: Aliquot into transport tube
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Additional Information: Submit adequate specimen for the desired testing needed (50-75% recovery is typical). Preparation of the sample will be processed and testing completed or the sample returned to the facility.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated ≤3 days
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84999