Test Name
LIPID PROFILE
Aliases
LIPID PANEL
Abbreviations
-
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
Fasting is NOT routinely required. However fasting lipid profile should be considered in the setting of high triglyceride values (>4.5-5mmol/L), suspected genetic lipid disorders, pancreatitis (ACC/ AHA/ EFLM guidelines) and will be done when this is EXPLICITLY stated by the ordering doctor/ clinician.
TEST COMPONENTS: Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis of dyslipidemia, hypolipoproteinemias. Cardiovascular risk assessment. Health and wellness assessments.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026