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HelpTest ID BLOD0781 LDL Direct
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Serum or plasma should be removed from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Measured, Liquid Selective Detergent
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83721
AKA
Low Density Lipoprotein
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |