Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
LEPP
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0750
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Transport
Ambient
Laboratory
LabPlus Immunochemistry
Test Adds Requirement
Samples are stored at 2-8°C for 7 days
Sample Stability
Stored at 2-8°C for 7 days. Longer storage or storage at -20°C causes denaturation and alteration of the mobilities of lipoproteins.
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Lipid electrophoresis, Chylomicrons
Turnaround Time
3 days
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.25
Pre-testing Requirements
Patient must be fasting.
Additional Specimen Information
Lipoprotein electrophoresis of non-serum body fluids like pleural, ascitic, urine or drain fluids to look for chylomicrons (for presence of chyle leakage) is not a fully validated/accredited method.
Suggest interpret with caution.
Last updated: 13/05/2026