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