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HelpTest Code 2043 Low Density Lipoprotein, Direct (dLDL)
Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|---|
| LDL, Direct | LAB0249334 | LDL, DIRECT ASSAY |
Reporting Title
LDL, Direct
Methodology
Direct Assay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum or plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator or EDTA
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from the cells within 3 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 5 days/Frozen up to 3 months
Reference Values
< 100 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83721