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LDL CHOLESTEROL, DIRECT
Test CodeLAB304706
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
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
