LDL Cholesterol, Direct Build info

Synonyms

• LDL CHOLESTEROL, DIRECT
• LDC
• LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN
• LAB102

Short Name

LDL CHOLESTE

Procedure Master Number

LAB102

Procedure ID

852

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

MT Grn

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days Refrigerated
12 month Frozen

Methodology

Homogeneous Enzymatic Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83721
LOINC Code: 18262-6

PDM

5300086

Results