Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (calculated)
| Label Mnemonic: | LDLC |
| Epic code: | LAB922 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
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
Above Normal - 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline High - 130-159 mg/dL
High - 160-189 mg/dL
Very High - ≥190 mg/dL
Comments:
Fasting for at least 8 hours prior to collection is recommended.
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 a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells.
Separate plasma or serum into labeled container and cap.
Separate plasma or serum into labeled container and cap.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
See also:
Low Density Cholesterol Measured, Plasma
Low Density Cholesterol Measured, Plasma
See Additional Information:
Fasting Specimen Requirements
Fasting Specimen Requirements