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