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LDL Cholesterol

Message
Order alone or as part of a Lipid Profile
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820
10.2018


Test Code
LDLM


Alias/See Also
Direct LDL


CPT Codes
83721

Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 5 day


Methodology
Measured, Liquid Selective Detergent (Abbott Architect)

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
< 129 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
This test is used to assess coronary heart disease risk.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.