Cardio IQ® Direct LDL

Test Code

91723

CPT Codes
83721

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Patient Preparation
If an LDL cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with Triglycerides, the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 6 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 31 days

Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule

Night

Clinical Significance

LDL Cholesterol is referred to as the "bad" cholesterol. Interpretive ranges are based on the guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP).

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.