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HelpTest ID BLOD0781 LDL Direct
Synonym
Low Density Lipoprotein
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (Preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Measured, Liquid Selective Detergent
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83721