Direct LDL Cholesterol
Order Name
LDL DIRECT
Test Number: 3807950
Revision Date 05/03/2021
Test Number: 3807950
Revision Date 05/03/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Direct LDL Cholesterol
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Enzymatic | 18262-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate serum/plasma from gel/cells as soon as possible (within 3 hours). Stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 83721 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |