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Test Code LDLD LDL CHOLESTEROL DIRECT

EPIC Test ID

1230100004

Test Synonyms

DIRECT LDL CHOLESTEROL

Collection Requirements

Collect a Green Top (lithium heparin) for Inpatient, or Yellow Top/Red Top tube for outpatient. Spin and separate within 2 hours of collection.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Room Temperature 1 Day, Refrigerated 3 Days, Frozen 3 Weeks. Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Capillary

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Venous

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab: YELLOW TOP SST, LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP, RED TOP SST

DVH Hospital Lab: YELLOW TOP SST, LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP, RED TOP SST

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Chemistry

DVH Chemistry

CPT Code

83721

Loinc

18262-6

EAP

LAB102