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HelpTest ID FLDLD LDL Cholesterol, Direct
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel tube
Acceptable: Red top tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s), plain red-top tube is also acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerate.
Secondary ID
75160Method Name
Quantitative Detergent Solubilization/Enzymatic
Reporting Name
LDL Cholesterol, DirectSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
|
Age |
Desirable |
Borderline |
Higher Risk |
|
0 – 19 years |
109 mg/dL or less |
110 – 129 mg/dL |
130 mg/dL or greater |
|
20 years and older |
129 mg/dL or less (99 mg/dL or less if patient has CHD) |
130 – 159 mg/dL |
160 mg/dL or greater |
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
83721