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KK Women's and Children's Hospital Our Specialties Elab Book Lipid Panel (Tg, Total Chol, HDL & LDL)

Lipid Panel (Tg, Total Chol, HDL & LDL)

BC5512

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Fasting Specimen
Adult: 5 mL plain blood
Paediatric: 1.3 mL Plain blood


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)
Total Cholesterol (mmol/L)
Desirable:<  5.2
Borderline High:5.2 - 6.1
High:≥  6.2
 
LDL -Cholesterol (mmol/L)
Optimal:<  2.6
Desirable:2.6 - 3.3
Borderline High:3.4 - 4.0
High:4.1 - 4.8
Very High:≥  4.9
 
HDL -Cholesterol (mmol/L)
Low:<  1.0
Desirable:1.0 - 1.5
High:≥  1.6
 
Triglyceride (mmol/L)
Optimal:<  1.7
Desirable:1.7 - 2.2
High:2.3 - 4.4
Very High:≥  4.5

 

Source: MOH Clinical Practice Guidelines 2/2016 for Lipids

Based on Friedewald equation: [LDL-chol] = [Total chol] - [HDL-chol] - ([TG]/2.2) where all concentrations are given in mmol/L.

Note: calculated LDL is invalid when TG is > 4.5 mmol/L
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 18 Jun 2025 12:40 PM

    Update reference value table comments

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 11 Oct 2021 04:00 PM

    ​Updated specimen requirement.

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Last Updated - 18 Jun 2025

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