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Test Code LAB102 LDL CHOLESTEROL, DIRECT

Important Note

When LDL Cholesterol is >500 mg/dL, the Lipid test with reflex to direct LDL will be performed.

Additional Codes

Internal: 10343

External: LDLDIR

Beaker: LAB102

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.

Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)


Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp Unacceptable
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen (-20 øC) 1 year

Method

Enzymatic colorimetric

Synonyms

Direct LDL Cholesterol, LDL Direct, DLDL, Direct Lipoprotein Low Density

CPT Codes

83721

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily

Reference Lab

SCHS