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Lipids
(a.k.a Full lipid profile)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: LIP
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
Tests include cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and associated calculated parameters.
Please refer to Cholesterol page for additional details.
Reference range
See the 'QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator' (link below).
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Webpage updated: February 2026.
Links:
» QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator
» Assessment & Management of Lipids in Primary Care
