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Test Code LDLD LDL-Cholesterol (Direct)

Alias

LDL

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

Adult (>/= 20 years):  </=129 mg/dL

Near or above optimal 100 - 129 mg/dL
Borderline - High 130 -159 mg/dL
High >160 mg/dL

Pediatric (</=19 years):  </=129 mg/dL

Acceptable <110 mg/dL
Borderline High 110 - 129 mg/dL
High >/=160 mg/dL

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 1 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 12 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Enyzmatic cholorimetric test

CPT Code(s)

83721

CMS National Coverage Policy - Lipid Testing

Panel Components

N/A