Direct LDL (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100004


Alias/See Also
LAB102: Direct LDL Cholesterol | DIRECT LDL CHOLESTEROL|LDLD


CPT Codes
83721x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP -PLAIN ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1 RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*


Transport Temperature
Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated samples are stable for up to 7 days at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days, or at -20°C for up to 1 year. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

HMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min


Reference Range
0 - 11 Months: 13 - 173 mg/dL 1 - 9 Years: 47 - 128 mg/dL 10 - 19 Years: Acceptable: < 110 mg/dL Borderline: 110 - 129 mg/dL High: >/=130 mg/dL >/=20 Years: Desirable: <130 mg/dL Borderline: 130 - 159 mg/dL High Risk: >/=160 mg/dL



Last Updated: April 30, 2025


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