Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated), Plasma

Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated)

Order Code:	LDLC
Order Form:	Laboratory Requisition

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.

Analytic Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

<130 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

Sample Processing:

Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Aliquot plasma into labeled container and cap.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

See also:
Low Density Cholesterol Measured, Plasma

See Additional Information:
Fasting Specimen Requirements