LDL, DIRECT MEASURE
Order Name
LDLD *part of Lipid Panel - see Test Notes
Athena Orderable:
LDL Direct-S [amgw]
Revision Date 09/04/2020
Athena Orderable:
LDL Direct-S [amgw]
Revision Date 09/04/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
LDL, DIRECT MEASURE
|
18262-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 3 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | 24 hr |
| Expected TAT | 1 hr |
| Notes | WILL BE REFLEXED on a Lipid panel if TGL >400 mg/dL **only order separately if requisition reads "directly measured LDL" |
| CPT Code(s) | 8372159 |
| Lab Section | Laboratory - Chemistry |