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Orderable Name D-LDL Cholesterol Low Density Lipids Direct

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Requirements

0.5 mL

Container Type/Storage

Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate

Methodology

Measured Liquid Selective Detergent

Special Handling

Do not order with a Lipid profile as that includes a calculated LDL.

Routine Turnaround Time

Daily

Reference Range

Birth-150 years  :  Classification LDLD Units
       Optimal <100 mg/dL
       Near/Above Optimal : 100-129 mg/dL
       Borderline High : 130-159 mg/dL
       High : 160-189 mg/dL
       Very High : >190 mg/dL

CPT

83721