| Test CODE | NAME |
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0987
LDL Cholesterol, Direct
| Methodology: | Quantitative Detergent Solubilization/ Enzymatic |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient preparation: Patient should fast 9-12 hours before specimen collection.
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Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 83721 |