LDL Cholesterol, Direct LDLD

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

MT Grn

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Stability; 7 Days Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Homogeneous Enzymatic Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83721
LOINC Code: 18262-6

PDM

5300086

Result Interpretation

All Patients: < 100 mg/dL
High Risk ASCVD: < 70 mg/dL
Very High Risk ASCVD: < 55 mg/dL

ASCVD = atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

The suggested cutoff points are based on recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines on the management of blood cholesterol [Circulation. 2019;139:e1082-e1143].

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