LDL CHOLESTEROL

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
LDL CHOL


Alias/See Also
CHOLESTEROL LDL(CALC), LDL CHOLESTEROL(CALC)


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Instructions
DRAW 1 LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN)TUBE, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB. *** FASTING REQUIREMENTS ARE UP TO THE DOCTOR OR THE PATIENT. IF FASTING IS REQUIRED BY DOCTOR, NO FOOD OR DRINKS AFTER MIDNIGHT. ONLY DRINKS THAT CAN BE DRANK ARE BLACK COFFEE, BLACK TEA AND WATER!! NO SUGAR OR CREAM IN COFFEE OR TEA.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
LDL Calculated or Direct 0 - 129 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
In a standard lipid panel, the LDL value is calculated based on the concentrations of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. At triglyceride concentrations above 300 mg/dL, the calculated LDL is inaccurate. In such cases, it is appropriate to measure LDL directly.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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