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HelpTest Code CRMP1 Cardiovascular Risk Marker Panel, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting is preferred but not required unless directed by the ordering provider.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
|
Age |
2-17 years |
≥18 years |
|
CALCULATED NON-HDL CHOLESTEROL (mg/dL) |
** Acceptable: <120 Borderline High: 120-144 High: ≥145 |
* Desirable: <130 mg/dL Above Desirable: 130-159 mg/dL Borderline High: 160-189 mg/dL High: 190-219 mg/dL Very high: ≥220 mg/dL |
|
CALCULATED LDL CHOLESTEROL (mg/dL) |
** Acceptable: <110 Borderline High: 110-129 High: ≥130 |
*** Desirable: <100 Above Desirable: 100-129 Borderline High: 130-159 High: 160-189 Very high: ≥190 |
|
HDL CHOLESTEROL (mg/dL) |
** Low: <40 Borderline Low: 40-45 Acceptable: > 45 |
*** Males: ≥40 Females: ≥50
|
|
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL (mg/dL) |
** Acceptable: <170 Borderline High: 170-199 High: ≥200 |
* Desirable: < 200 Borderline High: 200 - 239 High: ≥ 240 |
|
LIPOPROTEIN (a) (nmol/L) |
Not established |
< 75 nmol/L Values ≥ 75 nmol/L may suggest increased risk of coronary heart disease. |
|
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, HIGH SENSITVITY |
* Lower risk: <2.0 mg/L Higher risk: ≥2.0 mg/L Acute inflammation: >10.0 mg/L |
* Lower risk: <2.0 mg/L Higher risk: ≥2.0 mg/L Acute inflammation: >10.0 mg/L |
|
APOLIPOPROTEIN B(mg/dL) |
Acceptable: <90 Borderline High: 90-109 High: ≥110 |
Desirable: <90 Above Desirable: 90-99 Borderline High: 100-119 High: 120-139 Very High: ≥140 |
|
Age |
2-9 years |
10-17 years |
≥18 years |
|
TRIGLYCERIDES (mg/dL) |
** Acceptable: <75 Borderline High: 75-99 High: ≥100 |
** Acceptable: <90 Borderline High: 90-129 High: ≥130 |
* Normal: <150 Borderline High: 150-199 High: 200-499 Very High: ≥500 |
*National Lipid Association 2014
**Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents
***National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)
Day(s) Performed
Report Available
1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80061-Lipid panel (includes: HDL [CPT Code 83718], total cholesterol [CPT Code 82465], and triglycerides [CPT Code 84478])
83695-Lipoprotein (a)
86141-C-reactive protein; high sensitivity (hsCRP)
82172-Apolipoprotein B