Test ID: LCATD
Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency Profile
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Plasma EDTA
Serum
Serum
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Plasma and serum are required.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting.
2. Label specimen as plasma.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting-overnight (12-14 hours).
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
3. Label specimen as serum.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Plasma: 0.1 mL/Serum: 0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | |
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | ||
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