Fasting lipid specimen collection.(best specimen for a lipid profile)

From: Medical Laboratory Observer | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: Baer, Daniel M. | Copyright information

Q I was taught that the best specimen for a lipid profile is drawn in the early morning from a patient in the basal state who has been fasting for 10 to 12 hours. Upon researching this, I found mention of the fasting requirement, but I found no stipulation that the specimen should be drawn in the early morning. Are there no significant metabolic changes that might interfere with accurate lipid testing if, for instance, a fasting patient presents to the lab in the afternoon?

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