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Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, Serum
Test CodeLDLDM
CPT Codes
83721
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
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Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Immediately spin specimen down, and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
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Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Precipitation
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Low risk: 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130-159 mg/dL
High: 160-189 mg/dL
Very high: ≥190 mg/dL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department