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LDL CHOLESTEROL, DIRECT
Test CodeLAB304706
CPT Codes
83721
Preferred Specimen
One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric Volume: One light gree top microtainer
Pediatric Volume: One light gree top microtainer
Other Acceptable Specimens
Dark green top, red top, or gold top tube
Instructions
Fasting preferred
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Ambient: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 3 months (-80 degrees)
Ambient: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 3 months (-80 degrees)
Methodology
Enzymatic Endpoint
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
<100 mg/dL, Optimal
100-129 mg/dL, Near/Above Optimal
130-159 mg/dL, Borderline High
160-189 mg/dL, High
≥190 mg/dL, Very high
≤110 mg/dL acceptable for pediatric patients.
100-129 mg/dL, Near/Above Optimal
130-159 mg/dL, Borderline High
160-189 mg/dL, High
≥190 mg/dL, Very high
≤110 mg/dL acceptable for pediatric patients.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center Camden Clark Medical Center Camden Clark Medical Center Garrett Regional Medical Center Reynolds Memorial Hospital Summersville Regional Medical Center St. Joseph’s Hospital United Hospital Center Wetzel County Hospital
