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LDL, DIRECT
MessageDirect measurement of LDL
Test Code
LDLD
CPT Codes
83721
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 5 days
- Frozen up to 3 months
Methodology
Direct Measure
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
0 - 129 mg/dL
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023