Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated), Plasma

Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated)

Order Code:	LDLC
Epic Lab Code:	LAB922
Order Form:	A-1a General Lab or Epic Req

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Plasma Separator Tube

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

3 mL whole blood from light green top tube or ONE microtainer.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

<130 mg/dL (Approved by NCEP, National Cholesterol Education Program) Normal - <100 mg/dL
Above Normal – 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline High – 130-159 mg/dL
High – 160-189 mg/dL
Very High - ≥190 mg/dL

Comments:

Fasting specimen required. Cholesterol, Triglyceride and HDL Cholesterol must all be ordered for the Calculated LDL to be completed. The LDL Calculation cannot be done if Triglyceride value > 400 mg/dL. EDTA plasma causes decreased values.

Methodology:

Calculated

See also:
Low Density Cholesterol Measured, Plasma

See Additional Information:
Fasting Specimen Requirements