LDL, Direct Measure

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin

Transport And Storage

3 days Refrigerated

3 hours on cells

Collection Instructions

 

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL Plasma

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Desirable: <130 mg/dL
Borderline Risk: 130 - 159 mg/dL
High Risk: >160 mg/dL

Methodology:

• Enzymatic

CDM

01422703

CPT Coding

83721

Medical Necessity May Apply