LDL CHOLESTEROL PLASMA / SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: LDLC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7564
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 HOUR
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7564
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 HOUR
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: SST Tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen after collection. LDL cholesterol should be measured on a fasting blood sample.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: SST Tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen after collection. LDL cholesterol should be measured on a fasting blood sample.
Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Li Heparin Plasma Barrier tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen after collection. LDL cholesterol should be measured on a fasting blood sample.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Li Heparin Plasma Barrier tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen after collection. LDL cholesterol should be measured on a fasting blood sample.
Methods
Colorimetric
Clinical Utilities
LDL cholesterol is a key factor in the development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
CPT Codes
83721
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
<100 mg/dL optimal
The National cholesterol education program (NCEP) has recommended that the optimal level of LDL cholesterol to be less than 100 mg/dL.
The National cholesterol education program (NCEP) has recommended that the optimal level of LDL cholesterol to be less than 100 mg/dL.
