E-4
Lipemia
Visual
:
Sample has a pale, milky appearance, possibly with floating fat globules.
Indications
:
Recent ingestion of a fatty meal or dysfunction in lipid metabolism.
Sample Storage
We recommend that you prepare and analyze samples immediately after collection for best results.
However if storage is necessary, follow these sample storage and testing guidelines.
• Serum, plasma, and anti-coagulated whole blood (e.g., EDTA, heparin) can be stored in the
refrigerator for up to one week (the storage temperature guidelines can be found in the SNAP
test package insert(s)).
• For longer storage, serum or plasma can be frozen (-20°C or colder) and then recentrifuged
before use.
Analysis of Stored Samples
For samples stored at 2°C–8°C (36°F–46°F) and at -18°C (0°F):
• Allow the samples to come to room temperature (18°C–25°C/64°F–77°F).
• Mix the samples gently, but thoroughly, by inversion. Do not shake.
• Centrifuge the samples to remove any fibrin particles that may have formed
during storage.
• Analyze the samples immediately after centrifugation.
Sample Preparation and Storage
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