LDLC
LDL Cholesterol
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3431
Synonyms:
Direct LDL
Measured LDL
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Patients are not required to fast prior to blood collection. Nonfasting results are slightly lower than fasting results.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube (preferred), lavender top (EDTA) or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Specimen Processing:
SEPARATE THE SERUM OR PLASMA FROM THE CELLS WITHIN 45 MINUTES OF COLLECTION.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
CPT Codes:
83721 - LDL Cholesterol Direct (EAP 30021128)
Method:
Enzymatic/spectrophotometric without sample pretreatment