LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Message

Sendout, Mayo test code: FLDLD

Test Code

LAB102

Alias/See Also

FLDLD
LDLD-FORWARD
Direct LDL -FORWARD
LDL -FORWARD
Low Density Lipoprotein -FORWARD

CPT Codes
83721

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum from a red tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum gel

Instructions

1. Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s), plain red-top tube is also acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
3. Send refrigerate.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Frozen: 365 days

Methodology
Quantitative Detergent Solubilization/Enzymatic

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 5 days

Reference Range

Included with report

Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories

Additional Information
LDL Cholesterol, Direct

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.