Analytes: Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides

Specimen type: Serum or lithium heparin plasma. Plasma should be prepared by centrifugation for at least 15 minutes at 3000g at 4 deg C.

Blood collection type/additive: Red/Gold top vacutainers (clot activator or no additives), or Green top with lithium heparin.

Minimum volume required: 0.1 mL

Turnaround time: 2-3 days