LDL-Direct
Abbreviation
LDLD
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 5 days, -80C up to 3 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)
Reference Ranges
<100 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Measured, Liquid Selective Detergent
Clinical Significance
Increase-associated increased risk for coronary heart disease
Alternative Names
Low-density Lipoprotein LDL Cholesterol
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum