Test Directory

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) play a key role in causing and influencing the progression of atherosclerosis and, in particular, coronary sclerosis.

Collection Information

Methodology

Homogenous enzymatic colorimetric

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 12 months Frozen: 12months

Alias

LDL Cholesterol; Low Density Cholesterol

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

mg/dL

Reference Range

- 100 mg/dL

Panic Range