LDL CHOLESTEROL (DIRECT)
| Synonyms: | Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol; Direct LDL; Direct LDLC; LDL Cholesterol, Direct |
| Computer Code: | (RLDLC) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold, lavender or sodium heparin green top tube). Deliver to Special Chemistry immediately. |
| Minimum Volume: | .5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate within 45 minutes. Min 0.1 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate within 45 minutes. Min 0.1 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83721 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |