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Cholesterol, LDL (Direct LDL,Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol,LDL Cholesterol)
MessageEDTA plasma result should be multiplied by 1.03 to provide serum equivalent results.
Test Code
LDL
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)
Instructions
"Blood should be collected after a 12 hour fast
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"
Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 3 days Refrigerated
Methodology
Bichromatic endpoint technique
Reference Range
"M Up to 90 Days 20 - 83 mg/dL
M Up to 12 Months 35 - 120 mg/dL
M Up to 3 Years 35 - 125 mg/dL
M Up to 10 Years 45 - 140 mg/dL
M Up to 15 Years 45 - 120 mg/dL
M Up to 18 Years 55 - 120 mg/dL
M Up to 999 Years 0 - 129 mg/dL
F Up to 90 Days 15 - 95 mg/dL
F Up to 12 Months 45 - 125 mg/dL
F Up to 3 Years 35 - 125 mg/dL
F Up to 10 Years 35 - 135 mg/dL
F Up to 15 Years 50 - 130 mg/dL
F Up to 18 Years 70 - 120 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 0 - 129 mg/dL"
M Up to 12 Months 35 - 120 mg/dL
M Up to 3 Years 35 - 125 mg/dL
M Up to 10 Years 45 - 140 mg/dL
M Up to 15 Years 45 - 120 mg/dL
M Up to 18 Years 55 - 120 mg/dL
M Up to 999 Years 0 - 129 mg/dL
F Up to 90 Days 15 - 95 mg/dL
F Up to 12 Months 45 - 125 mg/dL
F Up to 3 Years 35 - 125 mg/dL
F Up to 10 Years 35 - 135 mg/dL
F Up to 15 Years 50 - 130 mg/dL
F Up to 18 Years 70 - 120 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 0 - 129 mg/dL"
Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
<100 Optimal
100-129 Near/Above Optimal
130-159 Borderline
160-189 High
>=190 Very High"
<100 Optimal
100-129 Near/Above Optimal
130-159 Borderline
160-189 High
>=190 Very High"
